It has been said, “The worst thing you can think about when you’re working is yourself.” (Agnes Martin) We would do well to think about that in relation to ourselves. When the focus rests mainly on self when engaged in work, the thoughts may tend to … [Read more...] about THE COMMON GOOD!
FIRST BORN!
As I was recently sharing in a Bible study with a group of men at a state corrections facility, I asked them where they were in the line of their siblings. One person said they were second. Another person said they were first. To that individual I noted his response indicated he had other siblings after him or … [Read more...] about FIRST BORN!
HIGHLIGHT OF SPEECH!
In Paul’s letter to Christians at Ephesus, he urged. . . “(4) Let there be no filthiness nor foolish talk nor crude joking, which are out of place, but instead let there be thanksgiving.” (Ephesians 5:4 … [Read more...] about HIGHLIGHT OF SPEECH!
TURNING BACK TIME!
“If I could go back and do it all over again.” How often have we heard that? How many times have we perhaps spoken those words ourselves? Getting a second chance. Having the opportunity to do or say things differently. Getting the chance to erase from the history of our life some of the mistakes we have made. … [Read more...] about TURNING BACK TIME!
FROM HEART TO HAND!
Genuine love ought to reside in our heart; a love for God and for others. (i.e. Matthew 22:37-39) However, we are also to be mindful of the practical extension of it. Though we may express words of love, how is that love being tangibly declared? Is it being duly moved from heart to … [Read more...] about FROM HEART TO HAND!
