by MJR | Mar 1, 2011 | Christianity, Compromise, Focus on Living, Sexual Purity
So now we’ve made a decision to surrender completely to God. What does it mean in my daily life? Years ago, Apple computer ran an advertising campaign built around the idea that it is okay to “Think Different.” While the people at Apple and the world...
by MJR | Feb 21, 2011 | Christianity, Compromise
This weekend I was asked about what Jesus meant in Matthew 7:6 – Do not give dogs what is holy, and do not throw your pearls before pigs, lest they trample them underfoot and turn to attack you. ” My response included the tendency we have to continue to...
by MJR | Feb 6, 2011 | Compromise, Focus on Living, Forgiveness
What activity to you find most enjoyable or rewarding in your life? For Paul, it was the opportunity to share his faith. In this passage he writes that he is eager to preach the Gospel! When was the last time you were eager to do something? Even when he...
by MJR | Jan 31, 2011 | Compromise, Focus on Living, Subtle Lies
“Whoever is careless with the truth in small matters cannot be trusted with important matters.” Albert Einstein Has anyone ever lied to you? I know, that is a stupid question, but take a moment and think about what the lie(s) did to your relationship...
by MJR | Jan 13, 2011 | Compromise, Faith
I do some creative work in my spare time and use a number of Apple products. Why? Over the years I have found both the hardware and software applications to be dependable and effective. I expect Apple products to work. I generally don’t expect Apple to share...
by MJR | Dec 6, 2010 | Christianity, Compromise
In God, whose word I praise, In God I have put my trust; I shall not be afraid. What can mere man do to me? Psalm 56: 4 I saw a book title this week that said, When People are BIG and God is small. While I didn’t have time to read it, the book covers the...
