Pleasing Pursuits

We have different gifts, according to the grace given us.  Romans 12:6 Berean Study Bible Gifts– The Greeks recognized a connection between chairo (joy) and edone (pleasure).  In later Greek thinking the two terms are barely distinguishable.  Alignment with the deepest expression of joy is the truest sense of pleasure. Eric Liddell made the connection when he…

The Roast

Be kind to one another, tender-hearted, forgiving each other, just as God in Christ also has forgiven you. Ephesians 4:32 NASB Forgiving – How humorous is it to sit around a room and belittle another person? How much laughter do we derive from pointing out someone else’s flaws or embarrassing moments? Why do we enjoy watching…

Pleasing Pursuits

We have different gifts, according to the grace given us. Romans 12:6 NIV Gifts – The Greeks recognized a connection between chairo (joy) and edone (pleasure). In later Greek thinking the two terms are barely distinguishable. Alignment with the deepest expression of joy is the truest sense of pleasure. Eric Liddell made the connection when…

The Gospel for the Gentiles (3)

For although they knew God, they did not honor him as God or give thanks to him, but they became futile in their thinking, and their foolish hearts were darkened.  Romans 1:21  ESV Give thanks – What does it mean to give thanks?  The answer has to come from a biblical point of view.   Paul…