I recently saw an NPR comic picturing a violinist looking at a metronome ticking away. The metronome was saying, “Don’t look at me. I’m always right and you know it.” As a violinist (and player of many other instruments) I am familiar with practicing with … [Read more...] about ALWAYS RIGHT!
Joy
THE GOOD NEWS!
The Greek word “euangelion” (translated “gospel”) originally made reference to a reward for good tidings, but later the idea of reward was dropped leaving the word to simply stand for the good news itself. [source: W.E. Vine] Associated with Jesus is good news. At our Lord’s birth it was good … [Read more...] about THE GOOD NEWS!
STRENGTHENED TO STAND!
Growth is a process. Building up strength is gradual. However, it should be taking place and effort is necessary to make it happen. We can’t expect strengthening to come by doing nothing. The following strengthening concept has been suggested. Take … [Read more...] about STRENGTHENED TO STAND!
GENUINE FAITH! (Part 3 of 3)
Again, someone has defined genuine faith as being “assuring, insuring, and enduring.” Is that what our faith has come to mean to us? Are we experiencing the endurance of faith? Do we have a faith that provides us with staying power? Do we have a … [Read more...] about GENUINE FAITH! (Part 3 of 3)
PATIENCE AND PREPARATION!
It has often been said that good things come to those who wait. That implies patience. There are things which don’t come instantaneously. I love bread, but it takes time for the dough to rise before being baked to be eaten. Besides patience, there is also preparation involved with an end in view. Also, crops do not provide food … [Read more...] about PATIENCE AND PREPARATION!
