Webster’s defines reputation - “what people think and say the character of a person or thing is; character.” Reputation is used 24 hours a day. You judge people, and sometimes you don’t even know it. It is human nature to judge. Everyone gets judged at some point in his or her lives, which gives a person a reputation that may or may not be the true character of that individual. … [Read more...] about Reputation
Accomplishment
TWO HANDLES!
Some things come with handles designed for easier carrying. Sometimes a single handle is sufficient. However, some things come with two handles enabling one to hold on with both hands. Do we at times feel that way about life; that to make it through we must hold on with both hands? However, what or who we hold to will make … [Read more...] about TWO HANDLES!
HUMBLE GREATNESS!
Some are considered great or consider themselves so because of what they have done. That was a focus of Nebuchadnezzar and God humbled him. (Daniel 4:30-33) Herod took the praise of men to heart and holding the glory for himself, his life was ended. (Acts 12:21-23) It is not the power of accomplishment or position above others that … [Read more...] about HUMBLE GREATNESS!
JOY TO THE WORLD (Part 2 of 3)
Jesus came that we might have not only eternal life, but even abundant life now. (John 10:10) His coming brought true and lasting joy into a dark world. However, this joy has more to do with focus than it does circumstances. How often do we allow external conditions of life to take away … [Read more...] about JOY TO THE WORLD (Part 2 of 3)
HANDLE ON KNOWLEDGE!
What marks our focus? On what do we place our thoughts? Where is our thinking driving us? Though in the pursuit of knowledge there are those who while continuing to learn more are still unable to come to a knowledge of the truth (i.e. 2 Timothy 3:7), are we at least holding true to the knowledge we have already … [Read more...] about HANDLE ON KNOWLEDGE!
