NCarolinian

I cannot imagine when there was no time, when there was not a beginning to time itself and the creation of everything within time by God. However, God was content with just Himself, Before It All. John 1:1-5 allows us a sneak peek into this non-measured time or existence - "In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was with God in the beginning. Through him all things were made; without him nothing was made that has been made. In him was life, and that life was the light of all mankind. The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it." Father God, The Word of The Father (known later to us as Christ Jesus) and The Spirit with them, known as The Holy Spirit - have been in perfect harmony. The traditional interpretation by many preachers and theologians of the only time there was any disharmony was during the planned  crucifixion of God's one and only begotten Son, Jesus Christ, for the  salvation of humanity. ...

Hearing is what our ear does as one of our senses to receive sounds. Listening requires the entire process of gathering and more importantly understanding the incoming sounds or words.  If there is anything we need to do quickly in this fast-paced, instant culture we live in today, it is to be quick to listen.   Scripture supports this in James 1:19 by saying, " My dear brothers and sisters, take note of this:  Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry." I would like to bring out three points, This instruction is good for "everyone" There is one "quick to" phrase There are two "slow to" phrases Even though James addresses his spiritual family by saying, "My dear brothers and sisters, take note of this:" before stating the teaching - he begins the enlightenment by including all people - "everyone" . This guidance is excellent for non-believers as well as believers. My second observation is t...