[02/10/2023 “teEn-MAIL”] A “bumper crop” refers to an unusually abundant harvest, but has been applied to other areas of life when addressing the experience of gaining much more than expected. When such is the case, where then does the focus turn? Is it to God in thanksgiving? Is it to self with a sense of … [Read more...] about BUMPER CROP!
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GRATITUDE OF EXPECTATION
[02/09/2023 “teEn-MAIL”] Someone has said, “Gratitude thanks God after He’s done something. Faith thanks Him before He does it.” When I first read this, it immediately reminded me of the manner in which our oldest son (who has now been a … [Read more...] about GRATITUDE OF EXPECTATION
THE MORE THE MEMORIER
[02/08/2023 “teEn-MAIL”] I do a lot of reading and can do a variety of mathematical calculations. Though there will continue to be more reading to do, and I admit there is mathematical computation beyond my ability (i.e. calculus and trigonometry), all I can do began with learning the basics of 1+1=2 and my … [Read more...] about THE MORE THE MEMORIER
IRRESPECTIVE OF RESPECT!
[02/07/2023 “teEn-MAIL”] We live in a world where often the expected thing is to treat others in accordance with the manner in which they have treated us. Such is perhaps considered to be equitable and fair. Why treat someone better than they have treated us; give them what they deserve in return! However, we … [Read more...] about IRRESPECTIVE OF RESPECT!
Three Views of Self
In one of his compositions, poet John Donne had this phrase: “No man is an island.” Whatever the expression meant to him, it contains a general truth. None of us lives in an isolated existence. While we see ourselves in a certain light, others may view us quite differently. Our Creator assesses us with absolute accuracy! Our View of Ourselves One’s … [Read more...] about Three Views of Self
