As we noted yesterday, there are things which may be done and done with, while there are others which must be acknowledged as ongoing. We considered how this is the way it is with forgiveness; not a one-time act, but an attitude willing to continue in it. Such an attitude keeps the door open for moving on. … [Read more...] about ACT AND ATTITUDE (Part 2)
Attitude
ACT AND ATTITUDE! (Part 1)
There are things which may be done and done with, while there are others which must be acknowledged as ongoing. In order for such to take place, what is done must be viewed not merely as an action but as an attitude. There are acts which are to take place in our life on an ongoing basis which require the proper … [Read more...] about ACT AND ATTITUDE! (Part 1)
ASSERTION AND ACTION!
For us to be spoken to and not listening could be considered being discourteous. However, for us to speak and not be listening to ourselves would be deceptive. In the hype of speaking the truth, being hypercritical of others while not focusing on the correction of our own life, is … [Read more...] about ASSERTION AND ACTION!
FORTY YEARS!
Moses lived to be one hundred twenty years old, and even at that age was noted as having eyes that had not dimmed and vigor that had not diminished. (Deuteronomy 34:7) In view of his life, it is interesting how Moses’ life story was divided into three forty year periods. He spent his first forty in Egypt (Acts … [Read more...] about FORTY YEARS!
CULTURALLY CLOTHED!
As we consider the way some dress, while there are those who may wear basic solid colors, there are others who choose to dress in bright colors. Sometimes the manner of dress and even the colors of it are a cultural reflection. When in India several years ago, though I saw many of the men wearing plain white shirts, I loved … [Read more...] about CULTURALLY CLOTHED!
