School is hard. Sure, it’s hard to study, especially if you struggle to focus as much as I do. However, I’m talking about the social pressures of school that are really hard along with the pressure that can be felt in the world today. I remember when I was in high school, there was a time when I realized that my best friends were not true friends of mine. It was incredibly … [Read more...] about The Narrow Gate
Fear
HELD PRECIOUS (part 4 of 9)
[04/08/2023 “teEn-MAIL”] [This focus was originally sent 04/10/2009 (Edited some.)] There are things that do not come cheap. Because of this, some purchases must be considered hard and long. “Do I really want to spend my hard-earned cash on that?” “Yes, that is so worth having, I will gladly pay whatever … [Read more...] about HELD PRECIOUS (part 4 of 9)
HELD PRECIOUS! (Part 2 of 9)
[04/06/2023 “teEn-MAIL”] [This focus was originally sent 04/08/2009 (Edited some.)] There are so many things being pursued in this life. So many varied treasures on which the eye rests and toward which the heart is drawn. What is most precious to us? Consider something that is held within; … [Read more...] about HELD PRECIOUS! (Part 2 of 9)
A GUINEA PIG?
[04/03/2023 “teEn-MAIL”] [This focus was originally sent 11/22/1999 (Edited considerably, with passage changed to ESV)] How do you feel about the idea of being used as a “guinea pig”? Maybe a good response would be, “It depends.” Perhaps if the tests being conducted could work toward saving the lives of … [Read more...] about A GUINEA PIG?
CHOSEN COMPANY!
[03/09/2023 “teEn-MAIL”] It has been said, “You are known by the company you keep.” Those among whom we draw into fellowship or with whom we hang the most can become our identity in the view of others. It can also become the greater influence on our life. What marks our chosen company? Solomon … [Read more...] about CHOSEN COMPANY!
