But the ones that fell on the good ground are those who, having heard the word with a noble and good heart, keep it and bear fruit with patience. (Luke 8:15 NKJV) Our Christian Creed reminds us of who we are: “I am a Christian, a seed of wisdom in the garden of heaven”. As Christians, our spiritual goal is … Continue reading Footprints No. 283

Do not say, “I’ll pay you back for this wrong!”Wait for the Lord, and he will avenge you. (Proverbs 20:22 NIV) Revenge will both knock down the offender and the offended. When induced by the spirit of vengeance, the offended party will be imprisoned to enmity, fury, and hatred. It is not true that if the … Continue reading Footprints No. 282

For none of us lives to himself, and no one dies to himself. For if we live, we live to the Lord; and if we die, we die to the Lord. Therefore, whether we live or die, we are the Lord’s. (Romans 14:7-8 NKJV) We belong to the Lord because we are His Creations after His image. He … Continue reading Footprints No. 281

And if children, then heirs—heirs of God and joint heirs with Christ, if indeed we suffer with Him, that we may also be glorified together. (Romans 8:17 NKJV) Sinful people are happy people but only for a little while. Though their pride and power may reach the sky, after they have everything, distress and despair will strike them down. … Continue reading Footprints No. 280

By humility and the fear of the LordAre riches and honor and life. (Proverbs 22:4 NKJV) How big is God? How powerful is He? How great is His love? How immense is His understanding? How vast is His wisdom and knowledge? We cannot imagine how wonderful is God, the Almighty. He created the Heavens and the earth. Astronomers estimated … Continue reading Footprints No. 279