As we consider the way some dress, while there are those who may wear basic solid colors, there are others who choose to dress in bright colors. Sometimes the manner of dress and even the colors of it are a cultural reflection. When in India several years ago, though I saw many of the men wearing plain white shirts, I loved … [Read more...] about CULTURALLY CLOTHED!
Joy
SLIGHT AND SIGHT!
Sometimes we may feel slighted in life when things we have done are not duly acknowledged. However, is that what our doing is about? If it is, we will be greatly disappointed. However, when our doing is merely about serving a good purpose with no expectation for acknowledgement, we have left no room for disappointment. However, the door is open to … [Read more...] about SLIGHT AND SIGHT!
LIFE’S MASTER MODEL! (Part 1 of 8)
Though page after page can be written to provide a biographical view of the life of individuals, sometimes those biographies have been summed up quite beautifully in just a few words. Such expressions usually refer to the character displayed or impact their life has had on those among whom they lived. Those words may also mark … [Read more...] about LIFE’S MASTER MODEL! (Part 1 of 8)
ALWAYS RIGHT!
I recently saw an NPR comic picturing a violinist looking at a metronome ticking away. The metronome was saying, “Don’t look at me. I’m always right and you know it.” As a violinist (and player of many other instruments) I am familiar with practicing with … [Read more...] about ALWAYS RIGHT!
THE GOOD NEWS!
The Greek word “euangelion” (translated “gospel”) originally made reference to a reward for good tidings, but later the idea of reward was dropped leaving the word to simply stand for the good news itself. [source: W.E. Vine] Associated with Jesus is good news. At our Lord’s birth it was good … [Read more...] about THE GOOD NEWS!
