[05/23/2023 “teEn-MAIL”] Sometimes in a Bible discussion a passage is read and the question is asked, “What does that say (or mean) to you?” Perhaps this could be viewed as an urging to take what is being read personally, which is definitely what we ought to do. Rather than reading the Scriptures while thinking only of how they might apply to others, there is the … [Read more...] about MEANING MEANT!
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PRIORITY ONE!
[05/22/2023 “teEn-MAIL”] When we consider all the things we might have to do in a day, we may feel the need to begin listing and prioritizing them. Last Monday began in such a way as I felt a bit overwhelmed in what I needed to get started for the week’s activities ahead. I began with a consideration of the … [Read more...] about PRIORITY ONE!
THE WHO OF THE WHERE!
[05/21/2023 “teEn-MAIL”] Where? What? When? Which? Why? How? All these are expressions of wonder. They relate to life in the here and now as we ponder what is to come. We are not always in the know. So where do we turn? Are we turning in faith to the one Who does know? Abraham Lincoln is quoted … [Read more...] about THE WHO OF THE WHERE!
CONTEMPLATION CONSIDERATION!
[05/19/2023 “teEn-MAIL”] Key to minding the mouth is minding the mind behind the mouth. Since it is from the meditations of the mind the words of the mouth arise, we must remain mindful of our thoughts being properly centered. Is this minding remaining the consideration of … [Read more...] about CONTEMPLATION CONSIDERATION!
GROUNDED BUT NOT GROUNDED!
[05/18/2023 “teEn-MAIL”] When there are severe weather conditions, airplanes may be grounded until the storm passes. Still, an overloaded plane can have difficulty picking up momentum and gaining enough lift to take off. Planes are made to fly, not sit on the ground. They were built to soar but what could … [Read more...] about GROUNDED BUT NOT GROUNDED!