Jesus had spent a day teaching and then time explaining and giving more parables to His disciples. (Mark 4:1-34) When evening came, urging the disciples to cross to the other side, they left the others and got into the boat. (Mark 4:35-36) We then read. . … [Read more...] about PEACE! BE STILL!
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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!
BIG LITTLE THINGS!
There are seemingly little things which can really be big things. For example, a simple smile directed at someone can help change a frown into a huge smile on their face. A simple “Hello” when passing another has the potential to change their disposition as they recognize they have been noticed. Simply saying “Thank you” can make even the usual actions … [Read more...] about BIG LITTLE THINGS!
KNOWING THE KNOWER!
Many live their life on the basis that if the coast is clear, no one is looking, or no one will find out, they will go ahead and do what they know to not be right. Does this not say something about their true character regardless of what others might think? Are there times when we ourselves are glad others can’t … [Read more...] about KNOWING THE KNOWER!
DOUGH!
Playdough (Play-Doh) can be fun to play with. It can be rolled, flattened, shaped, and so be conformed to the shaping of the pressure of the hands. It can also be cut into designs and shapes with the use of cookie cutters. All of this takes place with action upon … [Read more...] about DOUGH!
