“No one gets an exemption from hardship on planet earth. How we receive it hinges on whether we believe in an alternate reality that transcends the one we know so well. The Bible never minimizes hardship or unfairness - witness books like Job, Psalms, and Lamentations. It simply asks us to withhold final judgment until [...]

“Truth is the consistency and agreement of our ideas with the ideas of God.” - Jonathan Edwards

“We tell people that the cross means we are forgiven. Jesus has paid the penalty of our sins. And that Jesus’ resurrection means we will have life after death and be with God in Heaven. That has been our message. But it has retained only two dimensions:

 

 Mary's Faith [40:04m]: Play Now | Play in Popup

In this second message of the series, “The Nativity Story”, I look at the incredible faith of Mary. A faith that has much to teach us about the fact that faith isn’t age-dependent, positions us to be part of th greatest event in all human history, and means “do what God says” regardless of the cost.

Mentoring That Makes a Difference from BuildingChurchLeaders.com - an article worth reading.? Any one in a mentoring relationship (or about to start one) should consider these thoughts.