As noted yesterday, when we are used, abused, and accused, it is generally not a pleasant experience. Still, when we do find ourselves experiencing such in this world, lifting the focus from merely ourselves to how even through those moments God can be glorified, let us press on with that purpose in … [Read more...] about USED, ABUSED, AND ACCUSED! (Part 2 of 4)
Mercy
BASIC REQUIREMENT!
There are many things required of us in life. However, not all who require something do so on the same basis. Someone has said, “The master requires labor, the landlord requires rent, the captain requires fight, but God requires the heart.” [source: “1600 Squibs And Quips”, compiled by E. C. … [Read more...] about BASIC REQUIREMENT!
HONEST PRAYER!
A little boy was overheard praying: “Lord, if you can’t make be a better boy, don’t worry about it. I’m having a real good time like I am.” Perhaps we would agree that is a very honest prayer. However, where does such honesty take one? We live in a world … [Read more...] about HONEST PRAYER!
EXHALE AND INHALE!
There are times when I smell something so stinky it changes my breathing. I don’t want to keep breathing it in. Sometimes I shut the air vent on the car when behind another vehicle with smelly exhaust and hold my breath until I do so. Then, after getting away from that vehicle, I will roll down the window to get rid … [Read more...] about EXHALE AND INHALE!
ESSENTIAL INTERACTIVE ELEMENT!
Someone has said, “Forgiveness is the best form of love. It takes a strong person to say I’m sorry but an even stronger person to forgive.” (original source unknown) Perhaps we would agree regarding the strength on either side as noted. As imperfect beings we … [Read more...] about ESSENTIAL INTERACTIVE ELEMENT!
