Light shines in the darkness – Household Words:

JARS OF CLAY. 2 Corinthians 4:7.

Few buildings rival Solomon’s Temple. It included the Outer Courts, the Holy Place, and the Holy of Holies. Within the temple, God instructed the people to use candles for light—ten “golden lampstands” with seven candles on each one. That’s 70 lamps burning pure olive oil. These beautiful menorahs were huge, each made of 75 poundsContinue reading “JARS OF CLAY. 2 Corinthians 4:7.”

PERFUME: What Do You Smell Like? 2 Corinthians 2:14-16.

Do you wear cologne? Perfume? After shave? Do you know anyone who wears a LOT? I once worked for a woman who wore so much perfume, I always knew when she was in the office. I knew if she passed my door. I knew if she stopped at the copier. And she didn’t smell bad.Continue reading “PERFUME: What Do You Smell Like? 2 Corinthians 2:14-16.”

Fake Apologies. John 1:5

A genuine apology does not come with strings attached. You sincerely admit your mistake, you agree it was wrong, and you stop there. You don’t get to manipulate the other person’s response. A real apology does not require anything from the other person. You confess your failure and accept their reaction—even if you don’t likeContinue reading “Fake Apologies. John 1:5”