The “idiom “out of sight, out of mind” -- according to the Merriam-Webster Dictionary -- is “used to mean that a person stops thinking about something or someone if he or she does not see that thing or person for a period of time.” It refers to that which is easily forgotten or ignored. Perhaps this is saddest … [Read more...] about DISTANCED, BUT NEAR!
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END OF ZEAL!
Being zealous or possessing a zeal for something can be a powerful driving influence in life. However, we must be cautious regarding that on which it is based and to what it directs us. Understand zeal can be for either good or bad. As Jesus … [Read more...] about END OF ZEAL!
A TELLING THING! (Part 1 of 2)
A telling thing in this world is that some only like to hear what they want while others are open to having others tell it like it is. Which are we? What would bring the most benefit? Let us consider the first of these two today and, Lord willing, we will consider the second … [Read more...] about A TELLING THING! (Part 1 of 2)
MORE AND LESS!
Paul had been called to be an Apostle. (1 Corinthians 1:1) He had been given a second chance after being a persecutor of the church. (1 Timothy 1:13-16) He focused on the greatness of God’s grace toward him and accepted its sufficiency as he urged others to accept it as well. (1 Corinthians 15:9-10; 2 Corinthians 12:9; 1 … [Read more...] about MORE AND LESS!
TWICE HIS!
A boy had just finished making a toy boat he was anxious to try out. After carrying it to a river, he gradually let out the string attached to it and admired how well it floated against the current. Beginning to feel the river’s flow pulling harder against it, he started pulling the boat back toward himself when … [Read more...] about TWICE HIS!
