Considering the expression “whatever” not dismissively or permissively, but rather comprehensively in our life linked to the Lord, are we properly feeding our focus? On what are we centering our thoughts? From what thinking are we linking our activity and life progression? Are we focused on what is … [Read more...] about COMPREHENSIVE WHATEVER! (Part 3 of 4)
COMPREHENSIVE WHATEVER! (Part 2 of 4)
As we noted yesterday, the expression “whatever” is used dismissively and permissively, but also comprehensively. Because of the Lordship of Christ over our life, what marks the comprehensiveness of our faith in the midst of life’s varied circumstances and … [Read more...] about COMPREHENSIVE WHATEVER! (Part 2 of 4)
COMPREHENSIVE WHATEVER! (Part 1 of 4)
An expression I have somewhat grown to dislike is the response “Whatever”, especially since the tone in which it is expressed is generally dismissive of what has been said. It is almost as if to say, “I’m done listening.” The word “whatever” has also been used in a permissive sense; … [Read more...] about COMPREHENSIVE WHATEVER! (Part 1 of 4)
CRICISM!
Sometimes life can seem like living on a stage being viewed by an audience of critics. We don’t like to be criticized, but it happens. We may find ourselves being criticized when we are wrong, and it will occur because we are all imperfect beings. However, we may also find ourselves being criticized when we are … [Read more...] about CRICISM!
SENSE!
We hear. We see. We smell. We taste. We touch. Those are the experiences of the five senses we have been given. However, even beyond those senses our life can and should be impacted in a manner which may not make sense to some as our focus is fixed on the One Who created our senses. Faith in God is important … [Read more...] about SENSE!