Though stuffing the face may seem pleasurable at the time, if we are stuffing ourselves too much or with the wrong things our stomach is likely to grumble about it later. Our face will then reveal the discomfort we are experiencing. When our life is being … [Read more...] about FEEDING FACE!
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DISCIPLINE/TRAINING!
For the musician, discipline is important. Time must be devoted to practice and practice and practice. There are times I find challenging sections of symphony music which I must play over and over again; sometimes beginning at a slow tempo which is gradually quickened. Then, when I finally get those measures right, I don’t exclaim “Got it!” … [Read more...] about DISCIPLINE/TRAINING!
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!
PEACE! BE STILL!
Jesus had spent a day teaching and then time explaining and giving more parables to His disciples. (Mark 4:1-34) When evening came, urging the disciples to cross to the other side, they left the others and got into the boat. (Mark 4:35-36) We then read. . … [Read more...] about PEACE! BE STILL!
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!
