Rev. Richard P. Smith Romans 12:18 Words of Paul If it is possible, and as far as depends on you, live at peace with everyone. In 1993, Dr. Paul Meier, a notable Christian psychologist, wrote a book titled, Don’t Let Jerks Get The Best Of You: Advice For Dealing With Difficult People. Essentially, he said …
Rev. Richard Smith Hebrews 11:1 Now faith means putting our full confidence in the things we hope for. It means being certain of things we cannot see. One of my favorite singers is Martina McBride. She has a song titled, Anyways, which for me is a spiritual blockbuster. Among the lyrics are these words…God is …
Rev. Richard Smith You may or may not be aware that this Saturday, November 13, is World Kindness Day for 2021. I’m not sure who instituted this particular recognition but the website describes the focus as “a global day that promotes the importance of being kind to each other, to yourself, and to the world. …
Rev. Richard Smith Psalm 118:24 The Lord has done it this very day; let us rejoice today and be glad! Did you know that the word “joy” appears in the Bible more times than the word “prayer”; more times than the word “forgiveness”; more times even than the word “grace”. Well, there’s a reason for …
Rev. Richard Smith Isaiah 40:28-29 Do you not know? Have you not heard? The Lord is the everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the earth. He will not grow tired or weary, and his understanding no one can fathom.He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak. None of us would question that it’s …
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Rev. Richard Smith Acts 20:35 Paul Speaks ‘We must help the weak, remembering the words of the Lord Jesus himself, ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive’. II Corinthians 9:7 Paul Writes Each person must give as one decides in one’s heart, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. The …
Rev. Richard Smith Hebrews 1:14 Are not all angels ministry spirits sent to serve…? Hebrews 13:1-2 Do not forget to entertain strangers, for by doing so some people have entertained angels without knowing it. Recently I was listening to my Amazon Music songs and one by Abba titled, I Have A Dream started playing. Among …
Rev. Richard Smith Mark 12:30 – Words of Jesus ‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength.’ All Christians believe that faith is foundational to our beliefs. The central tenets of the Christian religion are matters of faith, not …
Rev. Richard Smith John 13:34 Words of Jesus I new commandment I give to you, that you love one another; just as I have loved you, you are to love one another.Ephesians 4:32 Words of Paul Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ forgave you. Most likely you each …
Rev. Richard Smith Proverbs 27:23-27 – Ode To A Farmer Be sure you know the condition of your flocks, give careful attention to your herds;for riches do not endure forever, and a crown is not secure for all generations.When the hay is removed and new growth appears and the grass from the hills is gathered …