[05/04/2023 “teEn-MAIL”] [This focus was originally sent 03/10/1999 (edited some with passages changed to ESV 03/15/2009)] I think a good conversation starter would be to wear a button with the words “COMPARED TO WHAT?” in big bold letters. Such an expression could either lead to a negative or a positive conversation since it has to do with outlook. Someone … [Read more...] about COMPARED TO WHAT?
Joy
THINKING ABOUT NOTHING!
[05/03/2023 “teEn-MAIL”] [This focus was originally sent 03/09/1999 (edited some with passage changed to ESV 03/14/2009)] A mother suddenly realizes how quiet it is in the house. She calls out, “Johnny, what are you doing?” “Nothing, Mommy!”, comes the reply, and the mother knows she had better … [Read more...] about THINKING ABOUT NOTHING!
REJOICE WHEN?
[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?
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!
