Reaching out to others with the truth of God’s Word is a significant thing, but significant to it is also the way in which we do so. When I began preaching, a seasoned preacher told me, “Don’t aim so low as to step on toes. Aim for the heart.” (Charles Andrews) At the heart of preaching -- as well as the sharing of the Gospel one on … [Read more...] about RESTORED TO RESTORE!
teEn-MAIL
CHILDLIKE MATURITY!
The disciples asked and Jesus answered. . . “(1) At that time the disciples came to Jesus, saying, “Who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven?” (2) And calling to him a child, he put him in the midst of … [Read more...] about CHILDLIKE MATURITY!
ATTITUDE OVER CIRCUMSTANCE!
If only I had a different job. If only I had a different position. If only I lived in a better neighborhood. If only (whatever else comes to mind). “If only” lists could go on and on in causing us to think it is no use trying where we are or because of how some things are going. This brings to mind a quote posted on … [Read more...] about ATTITUDE OVER CIRCUMSTANCE!
POSSIBLE PEACE!
Someone has said, “Always forgive your enemies; nothing annoys them quite as much.” [source: “1600 Squibs And Quips”, compiled by E.C. McKenzie] Such a willingness may not necessarily annoy, but it surely may surprise. To respond in a more merciful way to those who do not … [Read more...] about POSSIBLE PEACE!
CONTINUING ON!
As life moves forward as a continuum of time -- understanding we cannot change the past but continue moving from it -- we are to be mindful of not reverting to past practices which were not good but to continue in focusing on pressing on into better things. What we focus most on is going to make a dynamic … [Read more...] about CONTINUING ON!
