A “plumb line” is a cord with a weight attached to one end so as to dangle freely for determining an exact vertical standing. It is used to ensure while building upward that the vertical is straight and not leaning. In being used, the “plumb line” doesn’t change or shift according to the desires of the carpenter, but … [Read more...] about LINED UP!
Knowledge
CAUSE OF STUMBLING!
In Isaiah we read. . . “(14) Justice is turned back, and righteousness stands far away; for truth has stumbled in the public squares, and uprightness cannot enter. (15) Truth is lacking, and he who departs from evil makes … [Read more...] about CAUSE OF STUMBLING!
SHORT END!
Sometimes people feel they have gotten the short end of the stick in life. This expression generally refers to someone receiving unfair or unfavorable treatment. Often such is seen as being underserved but sadly the way things went. However, when it comes to our life, do we truly want all we deserve? Should we not rejoice in the reality God has graciously not … [Read more...] about SHORT END!
GOD’S VISION!
Someone has said, “Sometimes our circumstances don’t add up to the dream we have envisioned, but that never means God isn’t with us.” (original source unknown) Consider this in view of the life of Joseph. He had a dream. (Genesis 37:5-7) Actually, Joseph had … [Read more...] about GOD’S VISION!
SCHEDULED!
Sometimes someone will say, “I will pencil you in.” What is expressed with that is the appointment or notation is not fully confirmed. The hope may be for it to be so, but at the moment it is noted tentatively or temporarily. Writing with a pencil provides the ability to later change or erase what has been written; the … [Read more...] about SCHEDULED!
