It has been expressed, “Life is full of making choices, doing things, and going places. What we have done, or need to get done, can keep our minds racing. We go about our day accomplishing tasks and try to squeeze it all in a life that is pleasing to God. Yet, do we stop long enough to ask God what He wants and what pleases Him?” … [Read more...] about BLESSED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT!
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OUR HEAD AND HEART!
How do we want to be taught? What kind of instruction do we desire? Perhaps what we really need to come to grips with is this: what does it take to motivate us in what is right? Is it by gentle persuasion we are drawn to accepting and putting into practice what is right because the heart is open to it? Or does it … [Read more...] about OUR HEAD AND HEART!
IMPATIENS AND IMPATIENCE!
Though to say “impatiens” and “impatience” may sound the same, they are far from being alike. Understanding both can grow but with quite differing effects should draw us to wisely discern the difference. Impatiens are plants with blooms in a variety of colors and are great for brightening up landscapes. However, impatience can … [Read more...] about IMPATIENS AND IMPATIENCE!
POSSIBLE PEACE!
Someone has said, “Always forgive your enemies; nothing annoys them quite as much.” [source: “1600 Squibs And Quips”, compiled by E.C. McKenzie] Such a willingness may not necessarily annoy, but it surely may surprise. To respond in a more merciful way to those who do not … [Read more...] about POSSIBLE PEACE!
DON’T BLOW IT!
When people get angry, situations can get blown out of proportion and often do. Sometimes anger is even vented in the wrong direction; at others not even involved. When anger is allowed to fester, perspective is not as clear as when one remains calm. Anger can cause perspective to be skewed. It can also move thinking … [Read more...] about DON’T BLOW IT!
