What is does not have to be explained to be accepted. What is, can stand on its own whether it can be fully described or not. To the Greek mind that struggled with concepts of the supernatural, Paul dealt at length with the validity of the resurrection of the Lord and how that is the basis of the hope of our own. (1 Corinthians 15) That reality is key to our faith … [Read more...] about GOOD NEWS EXPLAINED!
PERCEPTION AND PERSPECTIVE!
How is it that two people can witness the same thing and describe it differently? Often it has to do with the vantage point from which the scene is viewed or due to a limitation of seeing the whole scene. Because of this, perceptions can be wrong. It has been said, “The … [Read more...] about PERCEPTION AND PERSPECTIVE!
HIS UMBRELLA!
The 1929 musical, “Singing In The Rain”, is a wonderful old classic starring Gene Kelly and Debbie Reynolds. The song (lyrics by Arthur Freed and music by Nacio Herb Brown) by the same title is sung by Gene Kelly while joyfully dancing with an umbrella while also kicking and splashing through puddles in the middle of a rainstorm. Perhaps one reason I love this film … [Read more...] about HIS UMBRELLA!
REALITIES!
The varied life experiences of both bad and good are real. Because of the varied focuses and manner of living of those around us, there is both that which can cause us to feel blessed and that which may be perceived as burdensome. However, there are realities on which we ought to fix our focus which provide a constant for pressing on amidst the changing moments along … [Read more...] about REALITIES!
HELP!
Though it has often been stated, “God helps those who help themselves”, that is actually not found anywhere in Scripture. The truth is, I need to surrender to God while duly acknowledging how much He has already done on my behalf. As Paul … [Read more...] about HELP!
