[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!
Creation
WHOSE WILL?
[05/16/2023 “teEn-MAIL”] When we see ourselves as being in charge, we push our own agenda and seek to do what we want. We seek to please ourselves. When we are deeply devoted to another, we will consider their desires and seek to do what … [Read more...] about WHOSE WILL?
IN ANY LANGUAGE!
[05/14/2023 “teEn-MAIL”] [This focus was originally sent 02/04/1999 (Edited some with passage changed to ESV 09/06/2009)] Though the words may not be understood because the language spoken is different, a cry is still understood. Though some may turn and look the other way, others may be drawn by … [Read more...] about IN ANY LANGUAGE!
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!
HELD PRECIOUS! (Part 2 of 9)
[04/06/2023 “teEn-MAIL”] [This focus was originally sent 04/08/2009 (Edited some.)] There are so many things being pursued in this life. So many varied treasures on which the eye rests and toward which the heart is drawn. What is most precious to us? Consider something that is held within; … [Read more...] about HELD PRECIOUS! (Part 2 of 9)
