[05/13/2023 “teEn-MAIL”] In the Song of Solomon -- written as a portrayal of drawing together into an intimate marital relationship -- over and over again we find the phrase “my love” as a reference to the beloved. (i.e. Song of Solomon 1:9, 15, etc.) It reflects the sentiment shared by a husband … [Read more...] about MY LOVE!
Faith
NOT BACK BUT FORWARD!
[05/10/2023 “teEn-MAIL”] When we engage in aiding or inviting, is it about a reciprocal reward or truly about being a charitable servant of Christ? Though the world in general tends to reach out with the expectation of getting something in return at some point, Jesus emphasized the idea of loving, doing good, … [Read more...] about NOT BACK BUT FORWARD!
COMPARED TO WHAT?
[05/04/2023 “teEn-MAIL”] [This focus was originally sent 03/10/1999 (edited some with passages changed to ESV 03/15/2009)] I think a good conversation starter would be to wear a button with the words “COMPARED TO WHAT?” in big bold letters. Such an expression could either lead to a negative or a positive conversation since it has to do with outlook. Someone … [Read more...] about COMPARED TO WHAT?
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!
WE CAN REJOICE BECAUSE…! (Part 3 of 3)
[05/01/2023 “teEn-MAIL”] [This focus was originally sent 04/04/2001 (edited some with passages changed to ESV 04/04/2009)] From suffering to perseverance to character to. . . “(3) Not only that, but we rejoice in … [Read more...] about WE CAN REJOICE BECAUSE…! (Part 3 of 3)