Perhaps we have experienced catching something, only to have it get away. Consider the small child who excitedly catches a grasshopper, only to have it hop away as they open their hand to see the little creature. Life is filled with experiences of seeing things that catch the attention but of which the grasp is soon … [Read more...] about CAUGHT AND HELD!
RESPONDING TO INGRATITUDE!
“They just don’t appreciate what I do for them.” Perhaps we are intensely struck by the ingratitude of others when it is seen. Do we allow that attitude of ingratitude to halt the flow of our kindness toward such individuals? I must confess the temptation to do so arises far too easily than I might like to admit. … [Read more...] about RESPONDING TO INGRATITUDE!
COMFORT AND SUCCESS!
Views of what brings comfort and signifies success are not always the same. The world often defines success as being comfortable with what they presently have. The one who has much and is living comfortably is the one who is often labeled successful. Perhaps that was how the neighbors of the rich farmer of Jesus’ parable could have … [Read more...] about COMFORT AND SUCCESS!
GOD TIME IS GOOD TIME!
“Time” can be a strange thing. It appears to go fast when we want it to go slow and seems to go slow when we want it to go fast. Though time is nothing to God (i.e. 2 Peter 3:8) -- He being eternal -- our lives seem to be so connected with it. That is why we wear watches, glance at clocks throughout the day, and mark our … [Read more...] about GOD TIME IS GOOD TIME!
WRONG CONCLUSION, SAME NEED!
It is far too easy to jump to the wrong conclusions as we look at our own situation and the situation of others. Like Job’s friends, we need to be careful of drawing the conclusion only good things happen to good people and bad things happen to bad people. Perhaps the “why” of some circumstances may never be answered, but we must guard … [Read more...] about WRONG CONCLUSION, SAME NEED!
