A.S. Allen

Judge Not?

“Judge not, that ye be not judged. For with what judgment ye judge, ye shall be judged: and with what measure ye mete, it shall be measured to you again. Therefore, all things whatsoever ye would that men should do to you, do ye even so to them: for this is the law and theContinue reading “Judge Not?”

Give Thanks

“Oh, give thanks to the God of heaven! For His mercy endures forever.” Psalms 136:26 The expression “give thanks” translates into the act of thanksgiving. A posture of thanksgiving is to be endeavored by every Christian disciple. The verse, Psalms 136:26, identifies the ultimate recipient as well as the reason why for our thankfulness. ItContinue reading “Give Thanks”

Peace in the Midst of …

“Not that I speak in respect of want: for I have learned, in whatsoever state I am, therewith to be content. I know both how to be abased, and I know how to abound: every where and in all things I am instructed both to be full and to be hungry, both to abound andContinue reading “Peace in the Midst of …”

Helpless Yet Helpful

“…let the weak say, “I am strong.” Joel 3:10 Oftentimes, we feel helpless in being able to resolve or address our own problems and challenges. It’s even more daunting in the consideration of offering assistance towards the issues that plague those who are near such as family and friends and those afar. In our helplessness,Continue reading “Helpless Yet Helpful”

A Friend of God???

Like any relationship, friendship with God requires an investment of time. It is not simply granted by only having the desire for the relationship but through intentional actions on a frequent basis. In James 4:8, we are taught to draw near to God and He will draw near to us. Although God is always everywhereContinue reading “A Friend of God???”

Can You Hear God?

“And you will seek Me and find Me, when you search for Me with all your heart.” Jeremiah 29:23 “My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me.” John 10:27 Those who live in the United States may be familiar with Verizon’s 2004 “Can You Hear Me Now?” commercial. This promotionContinue reading “Can You Hear God?”

The Power of Forgiveness: Healing Through God’s Love

“Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins.”1 Peter 4:8 Betrayed by a friend once held dear, unfaithfulness of a spouse, or belittled by those who should have loved you … each of the scenarios is capable of causing one to turn off the spigot of forgiveness. Ironically, theContinue reading “The Power of Forgiveness: Healing Through God’s Love”

The Three Bees

“Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer.” Romans 12:12 NIV Continue reading “The Three Bees”

The Love of God

“Dear friends, since God so loved us, we also ought to love one another.”1 John 4:11 NIV The love of God is rich in mercy and continues to flow despite the rejection by many. God’s love constantly knocks at the door of our lives for entrance. God’s love never becomes tired in its outreach toContinue reading ” The Love of God”

Love In Action

“This is how God showed his love among us: He sent his one and only Son into the world that we might live through him. This is love: not that we loved God, but that he loved us and sent his Son as an atoning sacrifice for our sins. Dear friends, since God so lovedContinue reading “Love In Action”