Opinions can be divisive. Differing views can separate close friends and even family members. We especially see this in the arena of politics and religion. However -- due to some not wanting to acknowledge absolutes or being unwilling to love the truth (note 2 Thessalonians 2:10) -- truth can be divisive as well. So where do we seek to be … [Read more...] about GREAT DIVIDE! (Part 1 of 2)
Grace
RULES OF ENGAGEMENT!
“Rules Of Engagement” generally refer to orders military personal are given regarding what they can and cannot do when engaged in battle. The specifics relate to things such as who can be shot at and under what circumstances, what infrastructure can be targeted, what weapons can be used, required aid or protection of civilians, … [Read more...] about RULES OF ENGAGEMENT!
Reputation
Webster’s defines reputation - “what people think and say the character of a person or thing is; character.” Reputation is used 24 hours a day. You judge people, and sometimes you don’t even know it. It is human nature to judge. Everyone gets judged at some point in his or her lives, which gives a person a reputation that may or may not be the true character of that individual. … [Read more...] about Reputation
WANT OR NEED! (Part 1 of 2)
We all have wants and we all have needs. It is fine to satisfy some (but not all) of our wants, but there are times when wants need to be set aside in order to receive what we need. This is no more true than when it comes to hearing the truth. Sometimes truth hurts, but just like the pain of the … [Read more...] about WANT OR NEED! (Part 1 of 2)
DON’T BE!
Sometimes we are harder on ourselves than we ought to be. We all make mistakes. We all commit errors. That is the reality of being imperfect people. Therefore, we can be thankful for forgiveness and grace, not only from each other, but especially from God. However, sometimes we may feel we made a stupid mistake; one made because … [Read more...] about DON’T BE!
