As we noted yesterday, there are things which may be done and done with, while there are others which must be acknowledged as ongoing. We considered how this is the way it is with forgiveness; not a one-time act, but an attitude willing to continue in it. Such an attitude keeps the door open for moving on. … [Read more...] about ACT AND ATTITUDE (Part 2)
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ACT AND ATTITUDE! (Part 1)
There are things which may be done and done with, while there are others which must be acknowledged as ongoing. In order for such to take place, what is done must be viewed not merely as an action but as an attitude. There are acts which are to take place in our life on an ongoing basis which require the proper … [Read more...] about ACT AND ATTITUDE! (Part 1)
ASSERTION AND ACTION!
For us to be spoken to and not listening could be considered being discourteous. However, for us to speak and not be listening to ourselves would be deceptive. In the hype of speaking the truth, being hypercritical of others while not focusing on the correction of our own life, is … [Read more...] about ASSERTION AND ACTION!
NOT FOUND WANTING!
Part of the message in the handwriting on the wall to King Belshazzar was that he had been weighed in the balance and been found wanting. (Daniel 5:27) Though his father, Nebuchadnezzar, had humbled himself (Daniel 5:18-21), Belshazzar did not (Daniel 5:22) and it brought his end. (Daniel 5:30) Nebuchadnezzar had duly … [Read more...] about NOT FOUND WANTING!
COMPELLING CATALYST!
A “catalyst” is defined as “an agent that provokes or speeds significant change or actions” and also as “an event or person causing a change.” In the varied encounters and experiences of life, are we remaining mindful of what catalysts we are allowing to impact our life perspective and actions? The perspective … [Read more...] about COMPELLING CATALYST!
