Have you ever stretched a rubber band between yourself and another person to see how far it would stretch? How brave were you? Who let go first out of fear of being snapped? Playing with rubber bands is all fun and games until someone loses an eye! Have you … [Read more...] about RUBBER BAND AND SLINKY!
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HEAVENLY WISDOM! (Part 9 of 9)
James exhorted. . . “(17) But the wisdom from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, open to reason, full of mercy and good fruits, impartial and sincere.” (James 3:17 … [Read more...] about HEAVENLY WISDOM! (Part 9 of 9)
MIXED UP? (Part 2 of 3)
Consider again the quote in yesterday’s focus: “Most people tend to worship their work, to work at their play, and to play at their worship.” [source: bulletin clipping] We truly do live in a mixed-up world. Today let us consider our worship! To play at … [Read more...] about MIXED UP? (Part 2 of 3)
FOR HIS GLORY!
There are those in sports noted as “glory hogs” because rather than being a team player, they hog the ball and seek to draw all the attention to themselves. Though they may personally break records, such action often works to the detriment of the team (not winning many games) and leads to the consternation of … [Read more...] about FOR HIS GLORY!
Are Your Priorities in Order?
[Originally from TFT, March 2002] When it comes to the lives of many youth today, sports play a very big role. Whether it be baseball, basketball, football, soccer, or any other sport, a number of young people participate in these fun activities. Sports can be very relaxing and enjoyable. They can help people to communicate well with others while making friendships that can … [Read more...] about Are Your Priorities in Order?