Playing in a symphony orchestra for many years I have had the opportunity to perform under various conductors who sometimes interpreted the music differently and have had the privilege of playing many beautiful and often challenging masterpieces. Though much practice time is put into preparing for performances, that … [Read more...] about THE MASTER FOCUS!
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LENDING KINDNESS!
Lending takes on various forms. We can lend someone our ear by being attentive to what they have to say and thus encourage them as we show genuine interest in what is going on in their life. We can lend someone money and reveal a willingness to share what we have when it is needed. We can also lend a hand and … [Read more...] about LENDING KINDNESS!
WHY THEM?
If you had history making news, who would you tell? The biggest national newspaper? ABC news? The President or other national leader? The church elders? The preacher? Who? When it came to announcing the birth of Jesus it is interesting to note who got the news first. … [Read more...] about WHY THEM?
COMPREHENSIVE WHATEVER! (Part 3 of 4)
Considering the expression “whatever” not dismissively or permissively, but rather comprehensively in our life linked to the Lord, are we properly feeding our focus? On what are we centering our thoughts? From what thinking are we linking our activity and life progression? Are we focused on what is … [Read more...] about COMPREHENSIVE WHATEVER! (Part 3 of 4)
COMPREHENSIVE WHATEVER! (Part 2 of 4)
As we noted yesterday, the expression “whatever” is used dismissively and permissively, but also comprehensively. Because of the Lordship of Christ over our life, what marks the comprehensiveness of our faith in the midst of life’s varied circumstances and … [Read more...] about COMPREHENSIVE WHATEVER! (Part 2 of 4)
