“Self-Serve!” It is posted at gas stations. It marks checkout areas at grocery stores. It is what one does at smorgasbord restaurants. It is also the way some live life; living a self-centered, self-serving life, focusing only on what they desire for themselves. However, there is a sense in which thinking of self can enhance our manner of properly … [Read more...] about SELF-SERVE!
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LISTENING PREFERENCE!
My wife sometimes accuses me of repeating the words she has said, but doing so with a twist. Sometimes it is by putting inflection or punctuation in a different place, or using her exact words, but in a different order. This has become a source of humor for us rather than a serious issue as my twisting around is only done in fun. … [Read more...] about LISTENING PREFERENCE!
ARISE AND SING!
Someone has said, “No matter what yesterday was like, birds always start the new day with a song.” (original source unknown) I have long loved the sound of birds chirping and singing their songs in the morning. It has always been a great sound to … [Read more...] about ARISE AND SING!
GOD’S YES!
Is God able to do whatever He wills? Yes! (Matthew 19:26) Can we expect God to always be faithful? Yes! (2 Timothy 2:13) Can God be taken at His Word? Yes! (Proverbs 30:5) Is God able to see His plans through to the end? Yes! (Isaiah … [Read more...] about GOD’S YES!
READING ANEW!
Often at the beginning of a new year is the resolve to read through the entire Bible during that year. For many years this has been my practice, and I know it is the practice of many others. It remains the first thing checked off my “to do” list each morning. Spending time each day reading the Scriptures is a … [Read more...] about READING ANEW!
