How we see ourselves is one thing. How others see us is sometimes another thing. However, how God views us can be even far different than either. When we see how God used people of various backgrounds throughout the Scriptures -- and especially those who would not generally be characterized as being notable (at least in human eyes) -- it … [Read more...] about ONE OF…!
Family
NAMESAKE!
A “namesake” is one who has the same name as another or is named after another person. When someone knows another in the family is being named after them, they may wonder whether or not the name will be given honor. Time will tell as the “namesake” begins to grow and move on through life’s … [Read more...] about NAMESAKE!
CREDIT RATING!
Establishing and retaining a good credit rating is important. It reveals a good sense of responsibility and eliminates a lot of stress. Still, I continue to hear mortgage companies and car dealerships advertising their ability to help anyone make a purchase regardless of their past credit history. For some it may work well, but for others it … [Read more...] about CREDIT RATING!
DON’T THROW IT AWAY!
Do you ever get started on a project with the confidence you can handle it, but as you continue working, that confidence begins to diminish? One of the areas where I struggle with this is when assembling something that has instructions set up for several variations of the finished product. As the assembling … [Read more...] about DON’T THROW IT AWAY!
DULY THANKFUL!
I may need to watch it again because I don’t remember much about the movie “Shenandoah” (1965), but I have never forgotten the scene of the family around the dinner table saying grace led by Charlie Anderson (played by one of my favorite actors, Jimmy Stewart). This is the prayer: “Lord, we cleared this land. We … [Read more...] about DULY THANKFUL!
