What makes us glad? Is it when things go our way that we experience gladness? But have we ever been glad in anticipation of things going our way? Though I have read the account of Hannah -- mother of Samuel -- many times before, I was struck by the thought of “anticipatory gladness” in recently reading it … [Read more...] about ANTICIPATORY GLADNESS!
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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!
RIGHTEOUS RESOLVE!
In one of David’s psalms, we read. . . “(5) O God, you know my folly; the wrongs I have done are not hidden from you. (6) Let not those who hope in you be put to shame through me, O Lord God of hosts; let not those who seek you … [Read more...] about RIGHTEOUS RESOLVE!
Viewer Beware!
Did you see that dance challenge on Tik Tok? Did you see the wins/fails for February on YouTube? Do you believe everything you see on social media? Did you know there are over 20 social media platforms? It is very easy to post anything you want without it needing to be true or accurate. Also, what is posted doesn’t have to be safe. As a Christian, we need to make sure what … [Read more...] about Viewer Beware!
Why Not Just AI It?
AI is everywhere! At first it was accessible through tools like ChatGPT but now even your web browser is not just giving you a list of relevant links but also its “opinion” about your search criteria. I admit I enjoy the summarization of content that it gives and acknowledge that it is a great tool, but I have to question its validity as I question all things on the internet. … [Read more...] about Why Not Just AI It?
