On a perpetual desk calendar -- one I’ve read each morning since it was given to me in 1992 -- a recent day’s notation included the following prayer: “Lord, I pray for the courage of my convictions. Instill in me the determination to make the right things happen. … [Read more...] about COURAGE AND CONVICTION!
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WHO IS AND HIS WAY!
When it comes to love and loving, we must understand it is the One Who is love (1 John 4:8), loved us first (1 John 4:19), and clearly demonstrated love (Romans 5:8; 1 John 4:9-10) as being the One from Whom we are to learn about love. It is not to the world, but to God we need to look for understanding what love truly is, … [Read more...] about WHO IS AND HIS WAY!
A MAGIC BOX!
There was a little boy who was making his very first visit to the big city. Among the many new sights he encountered, it was the elevator he found the most intriguing. He stood in front of one for several minutes and marveled as he watched an old lady, slow and wrinkled, carefully step in and then disappear as the light flashed … [Read more...] about A MAGIC BOX!
DOUGH!
Playdough (Play-Doh) can be fun to play with. It can be rolled, flattened, shaped, and so be conformed to the shaping of the pressure of the hands. It can also be cut into designs and shapes with the use of cookie cutters. All of this takes place with action upon … [Read more...] about DOUGH!
THE MASTER FOCUS!
Playing in a symphony orchestra for many years I have had the opportunity to perform under various conductors who sometimes interpreted the music differently and have had the privilege of playing many beautiful and often challenging masterpieces. Though much practice time is put into preparing for performances, that … [Read more...] about THE MASTER FOCUS!
