Seeking to even the score when not treated well is retaliation. Getting back at others and then some (which is often what occurs) is escalation. Where does it stop? A world governed by such action merely continues to feed conflict rather than resolve it. It can only stop (at least in our life sphere) when we choose to respond in a different … [Read more...] about WHERE IT STOPS!
Death
RISING ABOVE!
When I look up to the tops of hills, what generally goes through my mind is imagining the view that can be seen from there. When hiking, it takes work to reach the heights, but when the height is reached, the loaded pack comes off and the view is enjoyed. It is then acknowledged as having been worth what was endured in order to get … [Read more...] about RISING ABOVE!
FOLLOWING!
On Jesus’ third appearance to His disciples (John 21:14) following His resurrection, in a personal conversation with Peter (John 21:15-19), looking ahead Jesus stated to him. . . “(18) “Truly, truly, I say to you, when you were young, you used to dress yourself and walk … [Read more...] about FOLLOWING!
HELP!
Though it has often been stated, “God helps those who help themselves”, that is actually not found anywhere in Scripture. The truth is, I need to surrender to God while duly acknowledging how much He has already done on my behalf. As Paul … [Read more...] about HELP!
ALL THE WORLD!
Someone has said, “You may be only one person in the world, but you may be the world to one person.” (original source unknown) Though in relation to a perspective of the masses in the world we might consider ourselves insignificant, we are significant to … [Read more...] about ALL THE WORLD!
