[06/19/2023 “teEn-MAIL”] [This focus was originally sent 06/03/2009 (Edited some.)] Sometimes the manner in which we dress influences the manner in which we act and walk. Though it may happen among small children, generally when we get dressed up, we are not likely to go out and tumble on a football field … [Read more...] about CLOTHING FOR THE DAY!
Influence
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…
PRESENT INVESTMENT!
[06/17/2023 “teEn-MAIL”] [This focus was originally sent 06/01/2009 (Edited some.)] Some people work to pay off the past. They have used credit to buy things already used up or pay for activities already enjoyed. The thrill is gone, but the payments continue. They live by the principle, “Play now. Pay … [Read more...] about PRESENT INVESTMENT!
THE CHOICE TO CHOOSE!
[03/27/2023 “teEn-MAIL”] We live in a day and age when too many want to play the blame game or play the “victim” card rather than accepting responsibility for the consequences of their actions. Certainly, we are surrounded by varying influences, but we still do the choosing. As has been said, “While we are … [Read more...] about THE CHOICE TO CHOOSE!
BELONGING!
[03/17/2023 “teEn-MAIL”] To whom do we belong? Are we our own person in that we are guided by our own desires? Are we drawn into following whatever the majority decides to do and find our belonging there? Because of our own lack of wisdom to alone direct our life steps (i.e. Jeremiah 10:23-24), and that the … [Read more...] about BELONGING!
