It is sad when there are children who grow up not knowing their father. When the character of that father was not good, perhaps such could be considered a blessing. Still, the lack of commitment and responsibility in relationships does not provide the best stability needed for growing up. Sometimes paternity tests are used to … [Read more...] about DIVINE DNA!
GOD’S FAITHFULNESS!
What is at the root of God’s faithfulness? His great love! This was noted through Jeremiah at a time of Israel’s great unfaithfulness. Amidst this prophet’s warnings from God, hope was still extended because of God’s ultimate plan that would eventually … [Read more...] about GOD’S FAITHFULNESS!
AT REST!
Sometimes it is difficult to shut my mind down when needing to go to sleep at night. This is often the case Sunday evenings as I seem to continue processing the focuses and interactions of the day. It also occurs following teaching two Bible studies I share each week at a Washington State corrections center even though I try to … [Read more...] about AT REST!
NOTICE?
“Nobody notices what I do until I don’t do it.” [source: bulletin clipping] Have you ever felt that way? Or have you ever felt your work was unappreciated, so you decided to not do it in order for others to realize what you had been taking care of … [Read more...] about NOTICE?
GUT FEELING!
How are we feeling about life? Does our focus give rise to butterflies in the stomach? Are we feeling a bit pukey? Sometimes when we don’t feel good about life, we can get a sick feeling in our gut. Then there are times when we are in a situation where our gut feeling is that something just isn’t right. Gut … [Read more...] about GUT FEELING!