Sonshine for your soul
Posted in Christian service on Jan 15th, 2013
We know that our Christian service shouldn’t be conditioned on wanting payback for the good we do.
We are to display kindness and forgiveness and generosity and hard work for others simply because those are the right things to do.
Jesus showed all of the above for us long before we ever had the opportunity to show […]
Posted in Christian service on Nov 27th, 2012
A common temptation for Christians is to think that we’ll give more worship and obedience to God if we receive more blessings from God.
“If I get a big raise, then I’ll tithe…”
“If my spouse starts attending church with me, then I’ll accept a volunteer ministry role…”
“When my daily schedule slows down after my […]
Posted in Christian service on Nov 26th, 2012
My disabled left arm is becoming a real pain and not just with the physical discomfort and lack of good sleep.
It takes far longer to type with one hand and this, of course, is a big problem for a writer and pastor.
The Morning Devotions will be very brief until I get my surgically repaired […]
Posted in Christian service on Oct 23rd, 2012
Most every longtime Christian has heard this line when trying to recruit volunteers for layperson ministry:
“I’ve put in my time serving the church. I’m retired now and it’s time to relax and let the younger people do the work around here.”
Hmmmm……
Have you made such comments or at least been tempted to do so?
What does […]
Posted in Christian service on May 2nd, 2012
A recurring problem that we Christians encounter is the taking of God’s grace for granted.
Of course, we don’t like associating with people who act like they’re entitled to us treating them better than they deserve.
Vanity is repulsive.
It is to God.
And it should be to us.
A passage in today’s devotional reading reminds us of how we […]
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Martin Drummond