Though God had promised a son to Abraham and Sarah, as time went on Sarah felt God needed some help. (Genesis 16:2) Though a son was born through her handmaid Hagar, that was not God’s plan. Still there was blessing and though driven away, Hagar was brought back. (Genesis 16:9, 15-16) After being told to return we read. . … [Read more...] about COUNT AND ACCOUNTABLE!
HELP
FLY IN THE OINTMENT!
The expression there is “a fly in the ointment” refers to that which spoils a situation that could have been good or pleasant. Though it might refer to a small but annoying flaw, it is seen to spoil the whole! Hidden within that which should be pleasant is something not intended to be … [Read more...] about FLY IN THE OINTMENT!
UNTANGLING ASSISTANCE!
Have you ever tried to help a child whose shoelaces became knotted? Perhaps you have also had the experience of that task being made more difficult because the child would not sit still. Being anxious to get back to play -- wiggling their feet or pulling them away as they tried to see what other children were doing -- only … [Read more...] about UNTANGLING ASSISTANCE!
Things I Have Heard
In James 3:8, it says that the tongue cannot be tamed.—"But the tongue can no man tame; it is an unruly evil, full of deadly poison." If you live in most normal places, you will hear many people cursing. Some people don’t have the guts to speak up. You know you really should. Don’t you want to see your friends in heaven? I do. There are many ways to tell those that use … [Read more...] about Things I Have Heard
FAMILY!
This morning I woke up with the song “The Family Of God”* on my mind. And as I took our dog out, drank my coffee, and showered, the song remained with me. But the line of the song which kept coming back to me most was “I’m not worthy to be here, but, praise God, I … [Read more...] about FAMILY!
