“FREE!” Is that not an enticing offer? To see “FREE!” on a sign usually draws attention and even a crowd. To get something “FREE” is often viewed as a blessing. A few years ago there was a television commercial offering something free with the reasoning that once the product was tried it would be purchased. One person on the commercial would … [Read more...] about FREE!
Grief
PRIVELEGE TO CARRY! (Part 1)
In the beloved hymn “What a Friend We Have in Jesus” (words by Joseph Scriven 1855), the first stanza is: “What a Friend we have in Jesus, All our sins and griefs to bear! What a privilege to carry Ev’rything to God in … [Read more...] about PRIVELEGE TO CARRY! (Part 1)
NEITHER DENY OR DELAY!
Some people live in denial of or try to cover up what needs to be acknowledged and so hinder needed redirection in their life. Despite the initial pain of the reveal, the blessing in seeing what is not right is the acceptance of opportunity for needed change. As someone has said, “If you are warned you have a problem, … [Read more...] about NEITHER DENY OR DELAY!
JOY TO THE WORLD (Part 2 of 3)
Jesus came that we might have not only eternal life, but even abundant life now. (John 10:10) His coming brought true and lasting joy into a dark world. However, this joy has more to do with focus than it does circumstances. How often do we allow external conditions of life to take away … [Read more...] about JOY TO THE WORLD (Part 2 of 3)
NOTHINGS!
[06/27/2023 “teEn-MAIL”] There are nothings which can provide sustenance and others which are devoid of any substance; that which may feed a relationship and that which may eat away at it. Couples have been noted for whispering “sweet nothings” to each other; words of affection which may be of little … [Read more...] about NOTHINGS!
