[05/05/2023 “teEn-MAIL”] What inspires us? What compels the actions and direction of our life? Do we view our life as self-made or are we duly considering it in connection with the Divine Creator? Are we continuing to acknowledge the truth of our need for Divine guidance? (i.e. Isaiah 55:8-9; Jeremiah … [Read more...] about INSPIRED!
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COMPARED TO WHAT?
[05/04/2023 “teEn-MAIL”] [This focus was originally sent 03/10/1999 (edited some with passages changed to ESV 03/15/2009)] I think a good conversation starter would be to wear a button with the words “COMPARED TO WHAT?” in big bold letters. Such an expression could either lead to a negative or a positive conversation since it has to do with outlook. Someone … [Read more...] about COMPARED TO WHAT?
THINKING ABOUT NOTHING!
[05/03/2023 “teEn-MAIL”] [This focus was originally sent 03/09/1999 (edited some with passage changed to ESV 03/14/2009)] A mother suddenly realizes how quiet it is in the house. She calls out, “Johnny, what are you doing?” “Nothing, Mommy!”, comes the reply, and the mother knows she had better … [Read more...] about THINKING ABOUT NOTHING!
WHY DID I DO THAT?
[05/02/2023 “teEn-MAIL”] [This focus was originally sent 03/08/1999 (edited some with passage changed to ESV 03/13/2009)] “Why did I do that?” Have you ever asked yourself that question? It is a question I ask frequently when I’ve been in a hurry to finish something on the computer, clicked on the wrong thing, and lost what I was working on. I ask this … [Read more...] about WHY DID I DO THAT?
WE CAN REJOICE BECAUSE…! (Part 3 of 3)
[05/01/2023 “teEn-MAIL”] [This focus was originally sent 04/04/2001 (edited some with passages changed to ESV 04/04/2009)] From suffering to perseverance to character to. . . “(3) Not only that, but we rejoice in … [Read more...] about WE CAN REJOICE BECAUSE…! (Part 3 of 3)