What is at the root of God’s faithfulness? His great love! This was noted through Jeremiah at a time of Israel’s great unfaithfulness. Amidst this prophet’s warnings from God, hope was still extended because of God’s ultimate plan that would eventually … [Read more...] about GOD’S FAITHFULNESS!
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AT REST!
Sometimes it is difficult to shut my mind down when needing to go to sleep at night. This is often the case Sunday evenings as I seem to continue processing the focuses and interactions of the day. It also occurs following teaching two Bible studies I share each week at a Washington State corrections center even though I try to … [Read more...] about AT REST!
OUR APPETITE!
For what do we have an appetite? Are there some things we just cannot stomach? Are there some things for which we hope to never develop a taste? Many in this world eat up and digest that which is unwholesome and unhealthy for life. In some ways the world has become skilled in taking what is rotten and mixing in enough goodness to … [Read more...] about OUR APPETITE!
OPEN HAND!
Remember the children’s song, “Be Careful Little Hands What You Do”? Have we learned the lesson yet or do we need to start singing the song again? Someone has said, “There is more power in the open hand than in a clenched fist.” [source: “1600 Squibs And Quips”, compiled by E. C. … [Read more...] about OPEN HAND!
GOOD HEART!
It has been said, “A great smile is a wonderful asset, but a good heart is pure gold.” (Dolly Parton) Sometimes people noted for having a good heart are said to have a heart of gold. This is usually in reference to one who is kind and giving … [Read more...] about GOOD HEART!
