[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!
HELP
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
IN ANY LANGUAGE!
[05/14/2023 “teEn-MAIL”] [This focus was originally sent 02/04/1999 (Edited some with passage changed to ESV 09/06/2009)] Though the words may not be understood because the language spoken is different, a cry is still understood. Though some may turn and look the other way, others may be drawn by … [Read more...] about IN ANY LANGUAGE!
GIVE AND TAKE!
[05/06/2023 “teEn-MAIL”] When people talk about life in terms of “give and take”, it generally refers to concessions or compromises mutually made between persons. However, there is “give and take” in connection with God where there is no concession or compromise, but rather an acceptance and remembrance of … [Read more...] about GIVE AND TAKE!
WE CAN REJOICE BECAUSE…! (Part 1 of 3)
[04/29/2023 “teEn-MAIL”] [This focus was originally sent 04/02/2001 (edited some with passages changed to ESV 04/02/2009)] At the onset of suffering and trials, we might struggle in an attempt to see anything over which we could rejoice. But Paul pointed out it is what those trials produce in our life that … [Read more...] about WE CAN REJOICE BECAUSE…! (Part 1 of 3)
