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
Knowledge
GOOD COMPANY!
As Jesus noted regarding His disciples (John 17:14-16), we are in the world, but not of it. We are to understand our role in the world as that of being a godly influence. (i.e. Matthew 5:13-16) That necessitates interaction with it. Still, we must remain mindful of our closest associations and the influence of that … [Read more...] about GOOD COMPANY!
MY BODY! (Part 1 of 3)
Not everyone views their body alike. Some are happy with the way they look while others have an unhealthy self-image based on perceived body appearance. However, there are things more significant regarding the body than merely how it looks and we must understand how often the acknowledgement of beauty is in the eye of the … [Read more...] about MY BODY! (Part 1 of 3)
BACK AT YOU!
Do we ever forget what we have said? Do we ever need to be reminded of words we have spoken? Sometimes we offer encouraging words to others going through difficult moments that we might not call to mind when going through such ourselves. In moments like those we might be reminded of what we have ourselves … [Read more...] about BACK AT YOU!
COUNT AND ACCOUNTABLE!
Though God had promised a son to Abraham and Sarah, as time went on Sarah felt God needed some help. (Genesis 16:2) Though a son was born through her handmaid Hagar, that was not God’s plan. Still there was blessing and though driven away, Hagar was brought back. (Genesis 16:9, 15-16) After being told to return we read. . … [Read more...] about COUNT AND ACCOUNTABLE!
