The phrase, “by the skin of one’s teeth,” which means “with the smallest possible margin,” comes from the Bible. How can someone possibly escape “by the skin of her teeth”? In Job 19:20, while complaining about his pitiable situation, Job makes a statement that the King James Bible translates as: “My bone cleaveth to my skin and to my flesh, and I am escaped with the skin … [Read more...] about I Believe Because…Skin of One’s Teeth
AVAILABLE!
As hard as you and I might try, we don’t always do things perfectly. However, though the best we can do should be our goal, if nothing but perfection was the requirement we would probably attempt to do very little. Let us remember God used imperfect people to fulfill significant functions. Moses, David, Peter, … [Read more...] about AVAILABLE!
FOCUSED ON OTHERS!
Focusing on others does not always produce the same result. This is due to the need for the giving of due consideration as to how we are focusing on others. How we focus on ourselves has bearing on how we will then focus on others. As Solomon … [Read more...] about FOCUSED ON OTHERS!
THE FOOD!
Recently a friend and brother in Christ posted: “I try to find the good in every situation. Wait. That was a typo. I meant “food”. I try to find the food in every situation.” It seems quite often, if food is involved, people will come. Sales pitches … [Read more...] about THE FOOD!
WORD DIRECTION! (Part 3 of 3)
We have noted the word of God is to be taken; taken into our own heart and mind and taken to the world. Yesterday we considered be mindful of taking God’s Word into the world by the manner in which we live our daily life in conformity to His Will. Another way in which we take God’s Word to the world is by sharing … [Read more...] about WORD DIRECTION! (Part 3 of 3)
