[07/24/2023 “teEn-MAIL”] [This focus was originally sent 07/07/2009 (Edited some.)] When I was in the seventh or eighth grade, I remember a guidance counselor telling me, “You appear to be very soft spoken, and you probably don’t speak up when you have questions or need help.” Though it may be a surprise … [Read more...] about REQUIRES EFFORT!
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COUNTERING THE COUNTING!
[07/21/2023 “teEn-MAIL”] We can be overwhelmed by a sense of many things which seem to be against us and by many struggles we feel going on within ourselves. Feeling such around us and within us can cause us to feel there is no hope. However, in order to not be overcome by such, our focus must always turn … [Read more...] about COUNTERING THE COUNTING!
WITH INTENT!
[07/20/2023 “teEn-MAIL”] When something is done with intent and aforethought, that means the act was premeditated. For those committing a crime based on such, the penalty is often more severe. However, with the properly centered focus regarding life’s direction and destiny, giving intent and … [Read more...] about WITH INTENT!
INWARD RESPONSE!
[07/19/2023 “teEn-MAIL”] Yesterday we considered having a ready response to temptation and utilizing the way of escape God provides. Though we do not have control of or over all that goes on around us, we do need to strive to control what goes on within. That is from where temptation arises as James wrote. . … [Read more...] about INWARD RESPONSE!
READY RESPONSE!
[07/18/2023 “teEn-MAIL”] There are situations which can come out of the blue and take us by surprise. When such occurs, hopefully we are learning to keep a calm and level head for facing and working through whatever it is in a profitable manner. However, those things we know can and will arise, we need to … [Read more...] about READY RESPONSE!
