[03/01/2023 “teEn-MAIL”] [This focus was originally sent 08/30/2010 (Edited some.)] People treasure different things and not everything treasured retains much, if any, of its original value. Jesus noted treasure which is impacted by moth, rust, or theft in contrast to treasure not subject to any of that. … [Read more...] about REAL VALUE!
Joy
Power of Words
“A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in pictures of silver.” - Proverbs 25:11 How powerful is a single word? A single word, a single sentence or phrase can bring a great measure of peace, happiness and joy, or a terror of anger, or perhaps deep sadness and depression. The Bible explains how Jesus treated people with love, compassion, kindness, forgiveness, and … [Read more...] about Power of Words
EYES AHEAD!
[02/23/2023 “teEn-MAIL”] Living on a peninsula, my wife and I enjoy the easy opportunities for canoeing and kayaking. Though we would be considered fair-weather paddlers, being on the water is very relaxing. Still, we must be mindful of currents and tidal activity. When paddling from one point to another, if … [Read more...] about EYES AHEAD!
ALL JOY!
[02/16/2023 “teEn-MAIL”] The word “happy” (or variations of it) appears 13 times in the English Standard Version while the word “joy” (or variations of it) appears 203 times. [Results via word search through LOGOS Bible program.] Happiness is usually associated with good or pleasant circumstances while joy … [Read more...] about ALL JOY!
Let Your Light Shine
A commentary on Matthew 5:13-16 “Ye are the salt of the earth: but if the salt have lost his savor, wherewith shall it be salted? It is thenceforth good for nothing, but to be cast out, and to be trodden under foot of men” (v. 13). As salt we are to have a preserving influence on others, not only in bringing them to … [Read more...] about Let Your Light Shine
