[06/30/2023 “teEn-MAIL”] Peter was very much devoted to the Lord. He -- along with James and John -- was part of a closer inner circle with Him. They were the three who witnessed Jesus’ transfiguration (Matthew 17:1) and went further into the garden with Jesus when He prayed. (Matthew 26:36-37) Peter’s … [Read more...] about GOT THIS?
HELP
WHAT SOURCE?
[06/29/2023 “teEn-MAIL”] People speak about and talk on many subjects. Many forcefully state their views and air their understanding. They push ideas and say it is the way it is to be. But what is truly the source for what is so confidently affirmed? As they speak, for whom are they truly … [Read more...] about WHAT SOURCE?
No More Pencils… No More Books…
[Originally Written April 2002] Can you believe it? Another school year coming to a close and another fun-filled summer on the horizon. I remember when I was in school how exciting it was to get the summer off. As a teen, I looked forward to sleeping late, taking it easy, working to make some spending money, hangin’ with my friends, playing ball, and other fun … [Read more...] about No More Pencils… No More Books…
BEYOND UNDERSTANDING!
[06/18/2023 “teEn-MAIL”] [This focus was originally sent 06/02/2009 (Edited some.)] Life is full of surprises. We receive blessings from unexpected places. Things work out in unexplainable ways. Perhaps we marvel at what we consider coincidences. However, could they not be the provision of God? … [Read more...] about BEYOND UNDERSTANDING!
THE FORCE WITHIN!
[06/16/2023 “teEn-MAIL”] [This focus was originally sent 12/15/1998 (Edited some with passage changed to ESV 05/31/2009] Have you ever done that experiment where a bottle (or glass) is submerged in water, turned upside down, and then air is pumped in to dispel the water? The forced in air displaces the … [Read more...] about THE FORCE WITHIN!