Posts with the tag “value”

"For what does it profit a man to gain the whole world and forfeit his soul?" - Mark 8:36 Have you ever set your sights on something, thinking, Once I have that, I’ll feel complete? Maybe it’s a promotion, an achievement, a relationship, or some other accolade. You tell yourself, “When I get there, I’ll finally feel satisfied.” But then, you get it. And instead of feeling fulfilled, you’re left wo...  Read More

“These are those who did not defile themselves with women, for they remained virgins. They follow the Lamb wherever he goes. They were purchased from among mankind and offered as first fruits to God and the Lamb. No lie was found in their mouths; they are blameless.” (Revelation 14:4-5)Revelation 14 opens by talking about the 144,000 who will choose to follow Jesus during the tribulation times. Ve...  Read More

“So don’t be afraid; you are worth more than many sparrows.” (Matthew 10:31)One day I was picking my kids up from school, after which I had to run an errand to go to Lowe’s. This particular Lowe’s was across the street from the school, but you had to cross over six lanes of traffic. Out of my peripheral vision I see a bag in the middle of the median with money in it. But as I look out my driver’s ...  Read More

“The god of this age has blinded the minds of unbelievers, so that they cannot see the light of the gospel that displays the glory of Christ, who is the image of God.” (2 Corinthians 4:4)Value. It is a word we might not say often but probably think about all the time. Everything has value. Memorabilia has value, experiences have value, money has value. Everything has value. We give our time and ef...  Read More