School is hard. Sure, it’s hard to study, especially if you struggle to focus as much as I do. However, I’m talking about the social pressures of school that are really hard along with the pressure that can be felt in the world today. I remember when I was in high school, there was a time when I realized that my best friends were not true friends of mine. It was incredibly … [Read more...] about The Narrow Gate
Action
DEEP AND WIDE!
[05/09/2023 “teEn-MAIL”] As a child I heard the words and as a parent I spoke them: “What were you thinking?” Thinking hard and long before acting can be of great benefit in many situations. Launching into something without thought can lead to unwanted and even disastrous results. This is a wise consideration … [Read more...] about DEEP AND WIDE!
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!
INSPIRED!
[05/05/2023 “teEn-MAIL”] What inspires us? What compels the actions and direction of our life? Do we view our life as self-made or are we duly considering it in connection with the Divine Creator? Are we continuing to acknowledge the truth of our need for Divine guidance? (i.e. Isaiah 55:8-9; Jeremiah … [Read more...] about INSPIRED!
ZEAL!
[04/26/2023 “teEn-MAIL”] “Zeal” is defined as “eagerness and ardent interest in pursuit of something; fervor.” Do we have a zeal for anything? Do we possess a fervor driving the actions of our life? Where that is grounded will determine … [Read more...] about ZEAL!
