[06/04/2023 “teEn-MAIL”] [This focus was originally sent 08/16/1999 (Edited some 06/12/2009 with passage changed to ESV)] “Go for it!” Isn’t that often the advice of the world? “You want it? Go get it! You deserve it! You can get it! You ought to have it.” Thus, for many, goes the pursuit of happiness. But … [Read more...] about PURSUIT OF A GOOD DAY! (part 1 of 2)
Fear
KNOWN AND KNOWING!
[05/20/2023 “teEn-MAIL”] When we think about others, we come to realize we have acquaintances and we have friends; people we have some familiarity with and those whom we know more closely. And even among our friends, there are those we know more intimately than others. In consideration of God’s … [Read more...] about KNOWN AND KNOWING!
The Narrow Gate
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
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)
