He Told Many Stories – Parables Part 1
I have a friend who is a good story teller……
A daily devotional by Jim Stephens.
I have a friend who is a good story teller……
God will not force us to activate these virtues by faith, but why wouldn’t we?
These virtues are already planted deep within us, and there’s plenty to go around!
It’s love that identifies us as Jesus’ friends and followers.
Grace is getting what you don’t deserve, and mercy is not getting what you deserve.
It’s something “other” and it’s something more.
It’s not Passive Patience, it’s Passionate Patience!
Without self-control we’re at the mercy of our reactions and impulses.
There are a lot of things we just don’t know.
Goodness is what gives us our inner sense of right and wrong…