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!
Knowledge
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!
BEING HIS FRIEND! (Part 1 of 5)
We sing the song “What A Friend We Have In Jesus” [Joseph Scriven 1855 and Charles C. Converse, 1868)] and perhaps reflect on how we have no greater friend than He. Among the many good qualities of a friend we might list honest, loyal, true, someone who is there for you through thick and thin, supportive, encouraging, … [Read more...] about BEING HIS FRIEND! (Part 1 of 5)
HEAVENLY WISDOM! (Part 3 of 9)
James exhorted. . . “(17) But the wisdom from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, open to reason, full of mercy and good fruits, impartial and sincere.” (James 3:17 … [Read more...] about HEAVENLY WISDOM! (Part 3 of 9)
