How do we rise in the morning? Do we first check the weather to consider how our day will be? Is all it takes is hearing morning rains to dampen our spirit for moving on into the day? Do we allow a sense of gloom to overshadow the blessing of a new day to be alive? Or do we still rise with a song in our heart regardless of … [Read more...] about MORNING SONG!
Joy
RISING ABOVE!
When I look up to the tops of hills, what generally goes through my mind is imagining the view that can be seen from there. When hiking, it takes work to reach the heights, but when the height is reached, the loaded pack comes off and the view is enjoyed. It is then acknowledged as having been worth what was endured in order to get … [Read more...] about RISING ABOVE!
FOCUSING FORWARD!
The circumstances and situations we face in life can vary greatly and so can their impact on our life focus. Some things are easier to move through or around than others. However, as we strive to press on, the direction we face is important, so we do not find ourselves lost in the shadow of despair but continue … [Read more...] about FOCUSING FORWARD!
NOT “I”-LESS!
“I” is in “gift”, but is that what gifts are about? Are gifts about getting? That is something we enjoy and we ought to express due appreciation for what we do receive. However, another manner in which “I” enters into the giving of gifts is when there is the personal desire to gain the attention for having been … [Read more...] about NOT “I”-LESS!
FOLLOWING!
On Jesus’ third appearance to His disciples (John 21:14) following His resurrection, in a personal conversation with Peter (John 21:15-19), looking ahead Jesus stated to him. . . “(18) “Truly, truly, I say to you, when you were young, you used to dress yourself and walk … [Read more...] about FOLLOWING!
