One of the psalmists wrote. . . “(59) When I think on my ways, I turn my feet to your testimonies; (60) I hasten and do not delay to keep your commandments.” (Psalm 119:59-60 … [Read more...] about TURNING TO GO!
SPEAKS FOR ITSELF!
Have you ever experienced when being introduced to someone you had not met before that they responded, “I’ve heard about you”? Was the first thought, “What have they heard?” To have heard implies one’s reputation has preceded the introduction. Was what was heard good or bad? A reality to consider is that sometimes … [Read more...] about SPEAKS FOR ITSELF!
ANTICIPATORY GLADNESS!
What makes us glad? Is it when things go our way that we experience gladness? But have we ever been glad in anticipation of things going our way? Though I have read the account of Hannah -- mother of Samuel -- many times before, I was struck by the thought of “anticipatory gladness” in recently reading it … [Read more...] about ANTICIPATORY GLADNESS!
IMPATIENS AND IMPATIENCE!
Though to say “impatiens” and “impatience” may sound the same, they are far from being alike. Understanding both can grow but with quite differing effects should draw us to wisely discern the difference. Impatiens are plants with blooms in a variety of colors and are great for brightening up landscapes. However, impatience can … [Read more...] about IMPATIENS AND IMPATIENCE!
NOT DEGRADE!
Sometimes people upgrade; they are willing to pay a little more for something of higher quality or improved and capable of more functions than what was previously owned. Then there are people who decide to downgrade; get a functional version of something at a lesser price. However, could there be downgrading … [Read more...] about NOT DEGRADE!
