[04/28/2023 “teEn-MAIL”] [This focus was originally sent 04/01/2001 (edited some with passages changed to ESV 04/01/2009)] Have you ever heard someone say something of which you were sure they must have stated it wrong? “Say what?” “What did you say?” You couldn’t possibly have meant. . . ?” “This is … [Read more...] about REJOICE WHEN?
Joy
FEELINGS OR FAITH?
[04/17/2023 “teEn-MAIL”] How we feel is how we feel, and feelings change depending on varying life moments. Therefore, as changeable as feelings might be, though they are an indicator of either desires and perceptions, they are not always a stable ground for direction. Based on feelings it is not always easy … [Read more...] about FEELINGS OR FAITH?
DECLUTTER!
[04/16/2023 “teEn-MAIL”] We are in a time of year when many are thinking about “spring cleaning”; doing a thorough cleaning of homes from top to bottom and sprucing up the yard in preparation for the enjoyment of warmer weather. How quickly dust collects in high places and clutter gathers during the more … [Read more...] about DECLUTTER!
HELD PRECIOUS! (part 7 of 9)
[04/11/2023 “teEn-MAIL”] [This focus was originally sent 04/13/2009 (Edited some.)] When I watch the game show “Jeopardy” (ABC television network), I am amazed at how much some people know on such a variety of subjects. Some contestants win lots of money for that knowledge. Perhaps we know people whose … [Read more...] about HELD PRECIOUS! (part 7 of 9)
UNFOLDING!
[04/01/2023 “teEn-MAIL”] Have you ever received a tightly folded note which you eagerly unfolded in anticipation of the message contained therein? Sometimes this has been done with fold upon fold upon fold so only one word of the message was revealed at a time. Imagine the young child handed such a note in … [Read more...] about UNFOLDING!