What is the principal basis for living our life? What is the principal ground on which our choices are made? What we love most is what will most influence our life direction. Therefore, on what rests our mind or the affections of our heart? As we consider the seeds of our thoughts, let us understand whatever we have … [Read more...] about RIGHTEOUS SEED!
Influence
INTEREST!
That in which we have the most interest is what we will tend to focus on and allow to influence us the most. As we consider this, is our interest focused on that which also pays the best interest for the investment of ourselves? It has been … [Read more...] about INTEREST!
AMIDST CHANGES THROUGH THE AGES!
The listing of classifications or names of ages or periods of humanity and thought is lengthy and reflects much variation in life activity and focus. Among the great contrasts we find reference to the “Dark Ages” following the fall of the Western Roman Empire; a period marked by decline culturally, economically, … [Read more...] about AMIDST CHANGES THROUGH THE AGES!
READ AND HEED!
READ AND HEED! I recently saw an old “Peanuts” cartoon in which Peppermint Patty is talking to a classmate in front of her as she looks at a finished assignment. Her … [Read more...] about READ AND HEED!
COMPANY AND COMPLACENCY!
Acknowledging Jesus being “the Life” (John 14:6) and having come to give us abundant life (John 10:10), what is keeping us from living the best life in Christ. Yesterday we noted the need of considering the company in which we choose to most spend our time. However, besides the influence of others we must guard … [Read more...] about COMPANY AND COMPLACENCY!