Entries by Ken Smith

RUBBER BAND

ALOHA FAMILY& FRIENDS,    Beloved of God,   John 3:16-17,   12:24-26,    17:20-16 RUBBER BAND,    “WORTH CONSIDERING”   10/7/19     (Across my desk this Monday afternoon.) Today’s Scripture “So be truly glad. There is wonderful joy ahead, even though you must endure many trials for a little while. These trials will show that your faith is genuine. It is being […]

WHAT IS CHRISTIAN

WHAT IS CHRISTIAN?    10/5/19 Today we have many shades of what folks and churches think is “Christian?”   Actually the name Christian is rather pointed in that direction.  In Antioch the city dwellers called the follower’s of the “WAY” ( Christian ) as derisive and demeaning as it means to be a slave of Christ.  But […]

PREDESTINATION

ALOHA FAMILY & FRIENDS,  Beloved of God,  John 3:16-18 PREDESTINATION,      “WORTH   CONSIDERING”    10/4/19,    (Across my desk this morning.) Today’s Scripture “For we are God’s [own] handiwork (His workmanship), recreated in Christ Jesus, [born anew] that we may do those good works which God predestined (planned beforehand) for us [taking paths which He prepared ahead of […]

LOVE

ALOHA FAMILY & FRIENDS,  Beloved of God,   John 3:16-18 LOVE     “WORTH CONSIDERING”   10/3/19   (Across my desk this morning.) Today’s Scripture “Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers…” (1 Peter 4:8, NIV) Above All So often people try to make others fit into their own mold, conform to their ideas, and be just like […]

VICTORY

ALOHA FAMILY & FRIENDS,   Beloved of God,   John 3:16-18 VICTORY,        “WORTH CONSIDERING”    10/2/10.   (Across my desk this morning.) Today’s Scripture “But thanks be to God, who in Christ always leads us in triumphal procession, and through us spreads the fragrance of the knowledge of him everywhere…” (2 Corinthians 2:14, ESV) Another Victory Is On The […]

MASTERPIECE

ALOHA FAMILY & fRIENDS,  Beloved of God,  John 3:16 MASTERPIECE,     “WORTH CONSIDERING”    10/1/19,    (Across my desk this morning.) Today’s Scripture “I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well. Ps. 139:14 Anointed to Be You Did you know that when you compare yourself to others […]

ETERNITY

ALOHA FAMILY & FRIENDS,  Beloved of God,  John 3:16-18 ETERNITY       “WORTH CONSIDERING”     9/30/19   (Across my desk this morning.) Today’s Scripture “But the path of the [uncompromisingly] just and righteous is like the light of dawn, that shines more and more (brighter and clearer) until [it reaches its full strength and glory in] the perfect day…”   […]

FAITHFULNESS

ALOHA FAMILY & FRIENDS,   Beloved of God,     John 3:16-18 FAITHFULNESS,         “WORTH CONSIDERING”    9/27/19  (Across my desk today.)    Today’s Scripture “Sing the praises of the Lord, you his faithful people; praise his holy name. For his anger lasts only a moment, but his favor lasts a lifetime…”  (Psalm 30:4-5, NIV) […]

DECEPTION

ALOHA FAMILY & FRIENDS,  Beloved of God,  John 3:16-18 DECEPTION,     “WORTH CONSIDERING”   9/26/19    (Across my desk this morning.) Today’s Scripture “Do not be deceived: God cannot be mocked. A man reaps what he sows…”(Galatians 6:7, NIV) He Has Mercy     Have you ever looked at a large old tree and wondered how long it has been […]

UNITY

ALOHA FAMILY & FRIENDS,  Beloved of God,  John 3:16 UNITY       “WORTH CONSIDERING”    9/25/19,    (Across my desk this morning.) Today’s Scripture “May the God who gives endurance and encouragement give you the same attitude of mind toward each other that Christ Jesus had.”  (Romans 15:5, NIV) A Spirit Of Unity Do you find that you are […]