In life, we all experience highs and lows. What may be considered a high or low sometimes differs from person to person, but we all know how we feel during these times. A low point for me during my late teens was when my miniature dachshund, Sweetie, passed away. Sweetie and I grew up together. Some people may never experience feeling very close to an animal, but I felt … [Read more...] about Walk In Their Shoes
Grief
Jesus Had Emotions Too!
Christian maturity does NOT mean learning to shut off your emotions. Jesus wasn't emotionless. In fact, the Bible shows us Jesus experiencing some of the same powerful emotions that we experience, yet Jesus was sinless. Let’s explore some of His emotional responses and see what we can learn from His perfect example. Jesus wept (John 11:35). Weeping and laughter can be … [Read more...] about Jesus Had Emotions Too!
TAXED TO DEATH!
Remember studying about the Boston Tea Party (December 16, 1773)? Due to England’s taxing of tea brought to the colonies, the tea was thrown overboard in the harbor as a protest. Though there are taxes people willingly vote for to support various programs, being taxed is not necessarily a love in life. Though there are taxes which cannot be avoided, there is an area we need … [Read more...] about TAXED TO DEATH!
FREE!
“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!
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)
