[05/05/2023 “teEn-MAIL”] What inspires us? What compels the actions and direction of our life? Do we view our life as self-made or are we duly considering it in connection with the Divine Creator? Are we continuing to acknowledge the truth of our need for Divine guidance? (i.e. Isaiah 55:8-9; Jeremiah … [Read more...] about INSPIRED!
Nature
WEIGHTY MATTER!
[04/15/2023 “teEn-MAIL”] What weighs sixty to seventy grams but can be quite heavy, has no bones but can be hard hitting, and is soft and pliable yet capable of breaking a heart or spirit? It is the tongue. James noted it as having great power in need of control (James 3:5-6) because its power can either be … [Read more...] about WEIGHTY MATTER!
HELD PRECIOUS (part 9 of 9)
[04/13/2023 “teEn-MAIL”] [This focus was originally sent 04/15/2009 (Edited some.)] My wife and I made a promise to each other when we were married; that we would be faithful to each other. That is a commitment we hold very precious because of the love we had for each other then and continue to grow in as … [Read more...] about HELD PRECIOUS (part 9 of 9)
FINDING SHELTER!
[03/28/2023 “teEn-MAIL”] [This focus was originally sent 11/26/2011 and reposted 11/17/2021 (Edited some.)] If we were to seek refuge from a storm, where would we go for shelter? Would we settle for an umbrella? Would we hunt for a cardboard box? Or would we look for a solid structure which could … [Read more...] about FINDING SHELTER!
COME HUNGRY!
[03/22/2023 “teEn-MAIL”] [This focus was originally sent 02/24/2010 (Edited some.) The company motto for IHOP (International House of Pancakes Inc., based in California) restaurants is “Come Hungry. Leave Happy.”® Watching their advertisements for “Never-Ending Pancakes” could also bring to mind, “Come … [Read more...] about COME HUNGRY!