James exhorted. . . “(17) But the wisdom from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, open to reason, full of mercy and good fruits, impartial and sincere.” (James 3:17 … [Read more...] about HEAVENLY WISDOM! (Part 2 of 9)
Happiness
TAKE A MINUTE!
There are things which add to life and that which takes away from it. When we consider what we allow to consume us -- attitudes held, feelings we harbor, thoughts we dwell on, etc. -- do they contribute healthily or negatively to our emotional and spiritual wellbeing? Certainly, there are things which impact us which … [Read more...] about TAKE A MINUTE!
THE HAPPY PURSUIT
“I just want to be happy.” That is the sentiment of many in what is often a fleeting pursuit because what is often pursued are things which are neither truly good nor proper but are rather self-indulgent. In this sense personal appetite has become a god. (note Philippians 3:19) Are we driven for the moment or … [Read more...] about THE HAPPY PURSUIT
PURSUIT OF A GOOD DAY! (part 1 of 2)
[06/04/2023 “teEn-MAIL”] [This focus was originally sent 08/16/1999 (Edited some 06/12/2009 with passage changed to ESV)] “Go for it!” Isn’t that often the advice of the world? “You want it? Go get it! You deserve it! You can get it! You ought to have it.” Thus, for many, goes the pursuit of happiness. But … [Read more...] about PURSUIT OF A GOOD DAY! (part 1 of 2)
WHY DID I DO THAT?
[05/02/2023 “teEn-MAIL”] [This focus was originally sent 03/08/1999 (edited some with passage changed to ESV 03/13/2009)] “Why did I do that?” Have you ever asked yourself that question? It is a question I ask frequently when I’ve been in a hurry to finish something on the computer, clicked on the wrong thing, and lost what I was working on. I ask this … [Read more...] about WHY DID I DO THAT?
