[05/11/2023 “teEn-MAIL”] There are things which we may do by accident while other things are done on purpose. There are also things we may do for no particular reason while others are done with a definite purpose in mind. As we consider our life, are we living by accident, for no particular reason, or very … [Read more...] about PLANNED PURPOSE!
Joy
COMPARED TO WHAT?
[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?
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?
