I know the expression is generally “above and beyond”, however, there is a sense in which we need to look beyond what we see and above to God. That is because the tendency of humanity is to center the focus for solutions too low. With too high an estimation of self or others, reliance is often placed in unreliable or … [Read more...] about ABOVE AND BEYOND!
Joy
SPENDING SPEAKS!
Someone has said that money speaks; it says, “Bye, bye!” Perhaps we continue to experience our money disappearing fast. In Proverbs we even find wealth described as sprouting wings and flying away. (Proverbs 23:4-5) The same can be true of our time as well; it … [Read more...] about SPENDING SPEAKS!
THE HAPPY PURSUIT
“I just want to be happy.” That is the sentiment of many in what is often a fleeting pursuit because what is often pursued are things which are neither truly good nor proper but are rather self-indulgent. In this sense personal appetite has become a god. (note Philippians 3:19) Are we driven for the moment or … [Read more...] about THE HAPPY PURSUIT
FRIENDSHIP!
[07/16/2023 “teEn-MAIL”] [This focus was originally sent 07/05/2009 (Edited some.)] Sometimes a remedy for loneliness is to simply get out and do something for someone else. By doing so we may frequently find our own situation to not be so bad compared to that of others. It is also often found that simply … [Read more...] about FRIENDSHIP!
SPHERE OF GOOD!
[07/12/2023 “teEn-MAIL”] In spite of the variation of things we might be experiencing in life, and even what others might be doing or doing to us, where are we seeking for our focus to rest? Though all things may not be good, is everything bad? Are we looking to God and His ability to work all things together … [Read more...] about SPHERE OF GOOD!
