As noted yesterday, when we are used, abused, and accused, it is generally not a pleasant experience. Still, when we do find ourselves experiencing such in this world, lifting the focus from merely ourselves to how even through those moments God can be glorified, let us press on with that purpose in … [Read more...] about USED, ABUSED, AND ACCUSED! (Part 2 of 4)
Fear
RISING ABOVE!
When I look up to the tops of hills, what generally goes through my mind is imagining the view that can be seen from there. When hiking, it takes work to reach the heights, but when the height is reached, the loaded pack comes off and the view is enjoyed. It is then acknowledged as having been worth what was endured in order to get … [Read more...] about RISING ABOVE!
CONCLUSION TO CONCLUDE!
Some people dabble at this and dabble at that in life while seeming to not learn much in the process. In a seeming experiment on life -- in searching to learn by personally trying to experience as much variation as possible -- the right conclusion is not always met. The way some approach life leaves them with a sense … [Read more...] about CONCLUSION TO CONCLUDE!
SECRET NO MORE!
At the death of Jesus, though the disciples who had followed with Jesus appear to have left the scene, there were two “secret” disciples who had finally reached a point they were drawn out together. John recorded. . . “(38) After … [Read more...] about SECRET NO MORE!
FIXED HEART!
Some people in need of a heart fix go through the procedure of an angioplasty, having stents put in place, undergoing bypass surgery, getting a valve replaced, having a pacemaker implanted, or even receiving a complete heart transplant. While for some the need may be quick fix, for others it is radical heart surgery. When the heart receives the … [Read more...] about FIXED HEART!