Someone has stated, “You may worry about being judged, failing publicly, or being seen as “not enough.” That fear can quietly shape your actions. It convinces you to play small, avoid risk, or hide your fullest talents. Many people do not realize how much of their life is dictated by the invisible barrier of self-doubt. Rejection closes a door outside of you. Fear closes the … [Read more...] about SUFFICIENCY’S SOURCE!
HIT IN THE GUT!
To be hit in the gut physically can knock the wind out of us. Such a blow could also knock us to our knees. However, the same is true when it happens emotionally and that is good reason to be brought to our knees in prayer. There are times when experiences of life are felt in my gut. Those are moments when I am hit in such a way I have felt physically sick to my stomach. … [Read more...] about HIT IN THE GUT!
CARETAKER!
A “caretaker” is generally one who is employed to take care of either property (whether buildings or grounds) or provide care for the needs of individuals. Those who do the best at such work are those who have a heart for it and view it as more than merely a job; they take pride in how they go about their work. When it comes to care and caring, how well is our heart … [Read more...] about CARETAKER!
RIGHTEOUS RESTRAINT!
There may be many times when others either say things or do things merely because they want a reaction. There are those who appear to take delight in stirring the pot to see what rises to the surface in the responses of others. How often have we found ourselves taking the bait? How many times have we jumped in only to regret our impulsive reaction or words? Someone has … [Read more...] about RIGHTEOUS RESTRAINT!
THREE BLESSINGS OF RECONCILLIATION! (Parts 1-3 of 3)
THREE BLESSINGS OF RECONCILIATION! (part 1 of 3) In Paul’s letter to the church at Colosse, he encouraged… “(21) And you, who once were alienated and hostile in mind, doing evil deeds, (22) he has now reconciled in his body of flesh by his death, in order to present you holy and blameless and above reproach before him, (23) if indeed you continue in the faith, stable and … [Read more...] about THREE BLESSINGS OF RECONCILLIATION! (Parts 1-3 of 3)
