“They just don’t appreciate what I do for them.” Perhaps we are intensely struck by the ingratitude of others when it is seen. Do we allow that attitude of ingratitude to halt the flow of our kindness toward such individuals? I must confess the temptation to do so arises far too easily than I might like to admit. … [Read more...] about RESPONDING TO INGRATITUDE!
Attitude
COMFORT AND SUCCESS!
Views of what brings comfort and signifies success are not always the same. The world often defines success as being comfortable with what they presently have. The one who has much and is living comfortably is the one who is often labeled successful. Perhaps that was how the neighbors of the rich farmer of Jesus’ parable could have … [Read more...] about COMFORT AND SUCCESS!
WISDOM FOR THE WISER!
Solomon wrote. . . “(15) The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, but a wise man listens to advice.” (Proverbs 12:15 ESV) And. . … [Read more...] about WISDOM FOR THE WISER!
ATTITUDE OVER CIRCUMSTANCE!
If only I had a different job. If only I had a different position. If only I lived in a better neighborhood. If only (whatever else comes to mind). “If only” lists could go on and on in causing us to think it is no use trying where we are or because of how some things are going. This brings to mind a quote posted on … [Read more...] about ATTITUDE OVER CIRCUMSTANCE!
POOR POOR? (Part 3 of 3)
Again, as we have noted the last two days, how often have the poor been pitied while the rich are envied? Though there are those who live in spiritual poverty -- refusing to acknowledge sin for what it is as they live after their own fleshly desires (note Ephesians 2:3) -- there is a sense in which our spiritual poverty … [Read more...] about POOR POOR? (Part 3 of 3)
