[06/11/2023 “teEn-MAIL”] In the midst of the busyness of life, people receive invitations to many kinds of happenings to which they find themselves regretfully declining. Though they may have a desire to attend, other things are demanding their attention and they feel they just can’t work it in. On the other … [Read more...] about GLAD ACCEPTANCE!
Acceptance
GROUNDED BUT NOT GROUNDED!
[05/18/2023 “teEn-MAIL”] When there are severe weather conditions, airplanes may be grounded until the storm passes. Still, an overloaded plane can have difficulty picking up momentum and gaining enough lift to take off. Planes are made to fly, not sit on the ground. They were built to soar but what could … [Read more...] about GROUNDED BUT NOT GROUNDED!
BLESSING OF DUE ACKNOWLEDGEMENT!
[05/07/2023 “teEn-MAIL”] The manner in which some are sorry is a sorrowful sight. For those it is not sorrow for having done wrong, but only for having been caught. When it comes to sin, there needs to be an acknowledgement that leads to change because repentance is not merely an apology, but an acceptance of … [Read more...] about BLESSING OF DUE ACKNOWLEDGEMENT!
GIVE AND TAKE!
[05/06/2023 “teEn-MAIL”] When people talk about life in terms of “give and take”, it generally refers to concessions or compromises mutually made between persons. However, there is “give and take” in connection with God where there is no concession or compromise, but rather an acceptance and remembrance of … [Read more...] about GIVE AND TAKE!
ACCEPTING AND ACCEPTED!
[03/26/2023 “teEn-MAIL”] Though we are imperfect people in continued need of God’s grace and mercy, we are still to aim at living acceptably before Him. (i.e. Romans 12:1-2) How can we reasonably expect Him to accept what we offer Him in service if we are not living mindful of surrendering to doing His Will … [Read more...] about ACCEPTING AND ACCEPTED!
