To the avid sports’ fan, the phrase “home field advantage” carries with it a special meaning. Since the home field part of it speaks for itself, let us consider why playing at home is an advantage. Here are three advantages of playing sporting events on the home field. First of all, the familiarity of playing at home means that there are no … [Read more...] about Draw Nigh to God in Relationships
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BROUGHT INTO PERSPECTIVE!
[06/03/2023 “teEn-MAIL”] [This focus was originally sent 06/11/2009 (Edited some.)] The statement has been made: “If we all threw our problems in a pile and saw everyone else’s, we’d grab ours back.” [Quote attributed to Regina Brett] Though there may be exceptions, generally speaking there is a lot of … [Read more...] about BROUGHT INTO PERSPECTIVE!
THE LISTENING EAR!
[05/31/2023 “teEn-MAIL”] James exhorted. . . “(19) Know this, my beloved brothers: let every person be quick to hear, slow to speak, slow to anger; (20) for the anger of man does not produce the righteousness of … [Read more...] about THE LISTENING EAR!
PRIORITY ONE!
[05/22/2023 “teEn-MAIL”] When we consider all the things we might have to do in a day, we may feel the need to begin listing and prioritizing them. Last Monday began in such a way as I felt a bit overwhelmed in what I needed to get started for the week’s activities ahead. I began with a consideration of the … [Read more...] about PRIORITY ONE!
The Narrow Gate
School is hard. Sure, it’s hard to study, especially if you struggle to focus as much as I do. However, I’m talking about the social pressures of school that are really hard along with the pressure that can be felt in the world today. I remember when I was in high school, there was a time when I realized that my best friends were not true friends of mine. It was incredibly … [Read more...] about The Narrow Gate
