Joseph was an amazing young man. Though he may have pushed his older brothers’ buttons by telling them about his dreams (Genesis 37:5-11), he was still one who knew character counted for something. (note Genesis 39:6b-10) Joseph had quite the life, a life which took him from a humble family of shepherds to eventually … [Read more...] about FRUITFUL FOCUS!
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CONTINUING FLOW!
I find listening to the sound of a trickling stream or waves lapping the shore to be very therapeutic. It is a wonderful aspect of God’s creation I truly enjoy both audibly and visually. Recently while looking out into the Strait of Juan de Fuca from Clallam Bay, I was intrigued in watching the sea waves rolling in to be met by … [Read more...] about CONTINUING FLOW!
BUILDING WITH THE BEST!
We cannot build a house with junk material and expect it to be livable. We cannot fill the body with junk food and expect it to be energized and healthy for living. Understanding those truths, we should also acknowledge we cannot build a healthy spiritual life by consuming the world’s junk! We need to be nourished and … [Read more...] about BUILDING WITH THE BEST!
TRUE LOVE!
How often do people say things they really don’t mean? How many times are empty words spoken with no intention of backing them up or following through? Though all words have meaning, there are times when they can lack it; when there is actually nothing of substance behind them. This is no more true than when talking about love. As has … [Read more...] about TRUE LOVE!
TRUSTWORTHY GIVER!
Gifts given vary in size, cost, and significance. Among the things gifts tell us about the giver are their mindfulness of us and their ability to give. However, as we duly appreciate gifts others give to us and are genuinely thankful toward those individuals, understanding God is the giver of every good and perfect gift … [Read more...] about TRUSTWORTHY GIVER!
