But if a widow has children or grandchildren, let them first learn to show godliness to their own household and to make some return to their parents, for this is pleasing in the sight of God. 1 Timothy 5:4 ESV Volunteering at the local soup kitchen, donating funds to noble causes or participating in anyContinue reading “Charity Begins At Home”
Author Archives: A.S. Allen
Listen And Do Not Despise
“Listen to your father who gave you life, and do not despise your mother when she is old.” Proverbs 23:22 ESV In the age of information, advice is readily available about almost anything. The invention of the internet has made it possible to share as well as retrieve information all over world. The internet isContinue reading “Listen And Do Not Despise”
Honor Father and Mother
Honor your father and your mother, as the Lord your God commanded you, that your days may be long, and that it may go well with you in the land that the Lord your God is giving you. Deuteronomy 5:16 ESV Honoring one’s parents is expressed in words and deeds. As children we are moreContinue reading “Honor Father and Mother”
Get Rid of the Toxic
“Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, brawling and slander, along with every form of malice.” Ephesians 4:31 The manner in which we respond to circumstances is an outflow from what we nurture in our inner being. Our attitudes and feelings are influenced by the thoughts we allow to take root in our minds.Continue reading “Get Rid of the Toxic”
Be Kind, Show Mercy
“The merciful man doeth good to his own soul: but he that is cruel troubleth his own flesh. “ Proverbs 11:17 In our lifetime, we all have stood in need to receive mercy from someone else. In the fact, God’s Word teaches because of sin the world stands in the need of God’s mercy. The kindnessContinue reading “Be Kind, Show Mercy”
Like Christ in Our Relationships
“In your relationships with one another, have the same mindset as Christ Jesus:” Philippians 2:5 NIV A mindset like Christ entails embracing the values of Christ as well as mimicking his dispositions. Above all, we know Jesus viewed his purpose in the earth was to do the will of God. By submitting to God’s will,Continue reading “Like Christ in Our Relationships”
Weak Yet Strong Because of God
Therefore I am content with weaknesses, insults, hardships, persecutions, and calamities for the sake of Christ; for whenever I am weak, then I am strong. 2 Corinthians 12:10 NIV How does one be content in midst of one’s weaknesses, adversities and difficulties? What allows a person to have a good attitude while being persecuted alongContinue reading “Weak Yet Strong Because of God”
MORE THAN ENOUGH
“And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.” 2 Corinthians 12:9 We all have aptitudes and skills we thrive at and those other things whichContinue reading “MORE THAN ENOUGH”
If You Love Me…
“He that hath my commandments, and keepeth them, he it is that loveth me: and he that loveth me shall be loved of my Father, and I will love him, and will manifest myself to him.” John 14:21 True love excels beyond a mere verbal declaration. Along with the verbal expression, genuine love demands aContinue reading “If You Love Me…”
One with God
“At that day ye shall know that I am in my Father, and ye in me, and I in you.” John 14:20 Jesus’ sacrifice on the cross made it possible for mankind to be one with the heavenly Father. Although we instantly become God’s child after accepting Jesus as our Savior, it’s a process toContinue reading “One with God”
Chronicles of ASA 