Have we been listening? How well have we been listening? To what or whom have we been listening? What does our life reflect in relation to our listening? After stressing the connection His disciples were to remain in with Him and the fruitfulness … [Read more...] about JOYFUL LISTENING!
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THANKFUL GATHERING!
Gatherings take place for various purposes. There are gatherings for events, gatherings for meals, gatherings for meetings, gatherings for service projects, gatherings for worship, etc. Gatherings can be big or small, ranging from outdoor assemblies to in-home get-togethers. When there are gatherings, sometimes people look forward to enjoying food as part of the … [Read more...] about THANKFUL GATHERING!
SUM OF BECOMING!
Looking back on our life, we understand we began growing in our mother’s womb and have continued growing in various ways from birth. That growth has been intellectually, physically, spiritually, and socially. (i.e. Luke 2:52) And as the years have passed, we have journeyed through many varied experiences, the sum of … [Read more...] about SUM OF BECOMING!
COMPELLING WILLINGNESS!
Both action and inaction can reveal something about the heart. Willingness to do something or the refusal to do so says something about where our focus rests. Though there are actions which may be demanded and therefore dutifully carried out, the willing heart needs no command, but only the invitation or … [Read more...] about COMPELLING WILLINGNESS!
FAITH’S FOCUS
How often have we been afraid because of what we were seeing while forgetting to look beyond it to what we did not see? When our eyes focus merely on ourselves or on what might be going on in the world around us, it is easy to become fearful. However, let us continue bearing in mind the reality there is more … [Read more...] about FAITH’S FOCUS
