[06/19/2023 “teEn-MAIL”] [This focus was originally sent 06/03/2009 (Edited some.)] Sometimes the manner in which we dress influences the manner in which we act and walk. Though it may happen among small children, generally when we get dressed up, we are not likely to go out and tumble on a football field … [Read more...] about CLOTHING FOR THE DAY!
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No More Pencils… No More Books…
[Originally Written April 2002] Can you believe it? Another school year coming to a close and another fun-filled summer on the horizon. I remember when I was in school how exciting it was to get the summer off. As a teen, I looked forward to sleeping late, taking it easy, working to make some spending money, hangin’ with my friends, playing ball, and other fun … [Read more...] about No More Pencils… No More Books…
BEYOND UNDERSTANDING!
[06/18/2023 “teEn-MAIL”] [This focus was originally sent 06/02/2009 (Edited some.)] Life is full of surprises. We receive blessings from unexpected places. Things work out in unexplainable ways. Perhaps we marvel at what we consider coincidences. However, could they not be the provision of God? … [Read more...] about BEYOND UNDERSTANDING!
PRESENT INVESTMENT!
[06/17/2023 “teEn-MAIL”] [This focus was originally sent 06/01/2009 (Edited some.)] Some people work to pay off the past. They have used credit to buy things already used up or pay for activities already enjoyed. The thrill is gone, but the payments continue. They live by the principle, “Play now. Pay … [Read more...] about PRESENT INVESTMENT!
THE FORCE WITHIN!
[06/16/2023 “teEn-MAIL”] [This focus was originally sent 12/15/1998 (Edited some with passage changed to ESV 05/31/2009] Have you ever done that experiment where a bottle (or glass) is submerged in water, turned upside down, and then air is pumped in to dispel the water? The forced in air displaces the … [Read more...] about THE FORCE WITHIN!