In a psalm where David expressed his looking to the Lord God as his rock and protection in life, we read. . . “3For you are my rock and my fortress; and for your name’s sake you lead me and guide me; 4you take me out of the net they have hidden for me, for you are my … [Read more...] about SAFELY SURRENDERED!
MIXED UP? (Part 3 of 3)
Remembering again the quote from two days ago: “Most people tend to worship their work, to work at their play, and to play at their worship.” [source: bulletin clipping] Yes, we do live in a mixed-up world. We have pondered the attitude toward work and worship, but what about the play? Perhaps if work was … [Read more...] about MIXED UP? (Part 3 of 3)
MIXED UP? (Part 2 of 3)
Consider again the quote in yesterday’s focus: “Most people tend to worship their work, to work at their play, and to play at their worship.” [source: bulletin clipping] We truly do live in a mixed-up world. Today let us consider our worship! To play at … [Read more...] about MIXED UP? (Part 2 of 3)
MIXED UP? (Part 1 of 3)
We live in a mixed-up world. Priorities are out of order. Values have been inverted. There are even times when the scales of justice seem out of balance. Serious focus is often placed on the less urgent while the truly important goes neglected. Someone has expressed it this way: “Most people tend to worship their work, to work at their play, and to play … [Read more...] about MIXED UP? (Part 1 of 3)
WHEEL OR SPARE?
How many wheels does a car have? Perhaps someone might say four in reference to those on which the vehicle rolls while another might remember the spare and so declare there are five. However, let us also remember the steering wheel used for maneuvering and changing the direction of the vehicle. It would therefore also be correct to say a car … [Read more...] about WHEEL OR SPARE?
