When we speak of a “driving force”, we are noting the impetus or power or energy behind something that is in motion. It is force which stimulates or motivates toward a particular goal. What is the “driving force” behind our life? Someone has said, “Understanding that Christ … [Read more...] about THE DRIVING FORCE!
Driving
WRONG CONCLUSION, SAME NEED!
It is far too easy to jump to the wrong conclusions as we look at our own situation and the situation of others. Like Job’s friends, we need to be careful of drawing the conclusion only good things happen to good people and bad things happen to bad people. Perhaps the “why” of some circumstances may never be answered, but we must guard … [Read more...] about WRONG CONCLUSION, SAME NEED!
MEAN BUT NOT MEAN!
It is not wrong to mean what we say or do, but the manner in which we do so is important to consider. Even as we share with the world why we believe in Jesus as the reason for our hope, we are to “do it with gentleness and respect.” (1 Peter 3:15 ESV) Paul also urged Christians at Ephesus to be mindful of speaking the … [Read more...] about MEAN BUT NOT MEAN!
CLOSE FOLLOWING!
“If You Can Read This You Are Following Too Close.” “The Closer You Get The Slower I Drive.” “Sorry For Driving So Close In Front Of You.” “Back Off!” Perhaps, like me, you have seen these and perhaps some rather crude statements on the back of vehicles conveying the message they do not like … [Read more...] about CLOSE FOLLOWING!
QUALITY CONTROL!
A person may speak an abundance of words drawn from an abundance of thoughts, but it is the character or quality of that abundant treasure within that determines the value of what flows from our lips. How many have nothing to say and insist on saying it? But have we also known those who may have much to say yet provide just what is … [Read more...] about QUALITY CONTROL!
