Some people live in denial of or try to cover up what needs to be acknowledged and so hinder needed redirection in their life. Despite the initial pain of the reveal, the blessing in seeing what is not right is the acceptance of opportunity for needed change. As someone has said, “If you are warned you have a problem, … [Read more...] about NEITHER DENY OR DELAY!
Acceptance
CALLED TO LOVE!
“Love Thy Neighbor!” Those words are sometimes seen on posters or banners. At times they have even been shouted out! And citing Leviticus 19:18, Jesus drew attention to the command’s significance. We are to love our neighbor. We have been called to love, but is what is called loving always the same? Understanding this command as secondary to another command … [Read more...] about CALLED TO LOVE!
JOY TO THE WORLD (Part 1 of 3)
With the coming of JESUS into the world, was the coming of JOY. The Messiah had been anticipated. The time of His coming had been longed for. And the announcement to shepherds came accompanied by an angelic host praising God and saying. . … [Read more...] about JOY TO THE WORLD (Part 1 of 3)
GOD WILL PROVIDE! (Part 2 of 2)
As we noted yesterday, Abraham was told to make an offering and so an offering he went to make. The request was one which surely appeared to be confusing, but Abraham trusted God to provide a lamb and God did so. Abraham’s faith is worth noting and … [Read more...] about GOD WILL PROVIDE! (Part 2 of 2)
GRATITUDE’S VISION (Part 1 of 3)
Someone has said, “Gratitude makes sense of our past, brings peace for today, and creates a vision for tomorrow.” [shared by Tom Green] Think about that. Have there not been moments when present circumstances brought twinges of despair and … [Read more...] about GRATITUDE’S VISION (Part 1 of 3)
