Category: Lessons of a Lifetime

Cooking The BooksOrGiving An Account Sunday Jan. 16, 2022 Scripture To Consider:“And Jesus said to His disciples; ‘There was a certain rich man who had a steward, and an accusation was brought to him that this man was wasting his goods. So he called him and said to him, “What is this that I hear … Continue reading Lessons Of A Lifetime

The So-Called Hidden Sin Of EnvyOrA Refusal To Forgive And RejoiceSunday Jan. 9, 2022 Scripture To Consider:“Now his older son was in the field. And as he came and drew near to the house, he heard music and dancing. So he called one of the servants and asked him what these things meant. And he … Continue reading Lessons Of A Lifetime

A Wasteful Son Leaves HomeOrA Forgiven Son Is Welcomed HomeSunday Jan. 2, 2022 Scripture To Consider:“Then Jesus said: ‘A certain man had two sons. And the younger of them said to his father, “Father, give me the portion of goods that falls to me.” So he divided to them his livelihood. And not many days … Continue reading Lessons Of A Lifetime

A SEEKER OF LOST SHEEP OR A SEEKING SHEPhERD SAVIOR SUNDAY DEC. 26, 2021 Scripture To Consider: “Then all the tax collectors and the sinners drew near to Jesus. And the Pharisees and scribes complained, saying, ‘This Man receives sinners and eats with them.’” “So Jesus spoke this parable to them, saying, ‘What man of … Continue reading Lessons Of A Lifetime

OUR OWN CROSS OR THE COST OF DISCIPLESHIP SUNDAY DEC. 19, 2021 Scripture To Consider: “Now great multitudes went with Jesus. And He turned and said to them, ‘If anyone comes to Me and does not hate his father and mother, wife and children, brothers and sisters, yes, and his own life also, he cannot … Continue reading Lessons Of A Lifetime

SILLY EXCUSES OR COME ONE – COME ALL SUNDAY DEC. 12, 2021 Scripture To Consider: “Then Jesus also said to him who invited Him, ‘When you give a dinner or a supper, do not ask your friends, your brothers, your relatives, nor rich neighbors, lest they also invite you back, and you be repaid. But … Continue reading Lessons Of A Lifetime

HIGH MINDED OR HUMBLE MINDED SUNDAY DEC. 5, 2021 Scripture To Consider: “Now it happened, as Jesus went into the house of one of the rulers of the Pharisees to eat bread on the Sabbath, that they watched Him closely, and behold there was a certain man who had the dropsy. And Jesus, answering, spoke … Continue reading Lessons Of A Lifetime

LOOKING TO PERFECTION OR PERFECTED THROUGH SUFFERING SUNDAY NOV. 28, 2021 Scripture To Consider: “On that very day some Pharisees came, saying to Jesus, ‘Get out and depart from here, for Herod wants to kill You.’ And He said to them, ‘Go, tell that fox, “Behold, I cast out demons and perform cures today and … Continue reading Lessons Of A Lifetime

A WARNING AGAINST WAITING OR A WARNING TO WORKERS OF INQUITY SUNDAY NOV. 21, 2021 Scripture To Consider: “And Jesus went through the cities and villages, teaching, and journeying toward Jerusalem. Then one said to Him, ‘Lord, are there few who are saved?’” “And He said to them, ‘Strive to enter through the narrow gate, … Continue reading Lessons Of A Lifetime

PUTTING ON A SPIRITUAL SHOW OR PUT TO SPIRITUAL SHAME SUNDAY NOV. 14, 2021 Scripture To Consider: “Now Jesus was teaching in one of the synagogues on the Sabbath. And behold, there was a woman who had a spirit of infirmity eighteen years, and was bent over and could in no way raise herself up. … Continue reading Lessons Of A Lifetime