He is a friend who, in dubious circumstances, aids in deeds when deeds are necessary.
Messin with me, is like wearing cheese underwear down rat alley. Ollie Chandler in Deception
Compassion for the mother is extremely important, but is never served through destroying the innocent.
There's a timeless truth behind the concept of giving God our firstfruits. Whether or not the tithe is still the minimal measure of those firstfruits, I ask myself, "Does God expect His New Covenant children to give less or more?" Jesus raised the spiritual bar; He never lowered it.
For Christians this present life is the closest they will come to Hell. For unbelievers, it is the closest they will come to Heaven.
I believe the most dangerous misconception is the idea our money and possessions belong to us, not God. Many of our problems begin when we forget that God is the Boss of the universe. But in fact He is more than the boss; He is the owner.
When Jesus warns us not to store up treasures on earth, it's not just because wealth might be lost; it's because wealth will always be lost. Either it leaves us while we live, or we leave it when we die. No exceptions. . . . Realizing its value is temporary should radically affect our investment strategy. . . . According to Jesus, storing up earthly treasures isn't simply wrong. It's just plain stupid.
I have several times made a poor choice by avoiding a necessary confrontation.
I'm a big believer that Marilyn Monroe was killed.
Not for yourself, O church, do you exist, any more than Christ existed for himself.
The success of family welfare depends on giving women complete freedom with their lives. The need of the hour is that people should plan their families as per their convenience and get the bare minimum health facilities