Patience. It is needed when, at the moment, there is nothing that can be done. Patience. It must be exercised when a timeline is uncertain. Patience. It is a necessity when facing unknowns in life. Patience! We need it as we trustingly watch for what God is going to do next. When it appears the world has won, we … [Read more...] about WATCHING AND WAITING
Patience
WHAT’S OUR PLEASURE?
As I stated yesterday: If no truth, nothing matters. If is truth, something matters. What’s our connection? What marks our choice? What is the basis of our choice? Sometimes options are placed before us with the offeror asking, “What’s your … [Read more...] about WHAT’S OUR PLEASURE?
FRUITFUL FOCUS!
Joseph was an amazing young man. Though he may have pushed his older brothers’ buttons by telling them about his dreams (Genesis 37:5-11), he was still one who knew character counted for something. (note Genesis 39:6b-10) Joseph had quite the life, a life which took him from a humble family of shepherds to eventually … [Read more...] about FRUITFUL FOCUS!
CROSSING THE LINE (Part 3 of 3)
When a line has been crossed, in many cases it is possible to cross back over. One may still feel the effects of having crossed the line (i.e. bumps and bruises, burns, some scarring, etc.), but the life may still be saved. Climbing back to safety may not be easy and accepting rescue may be embarrassing or at … [Read more...] about CROSSING THE LINE (Part 3 of 3)
FROM CRITICISM TO COMPLIMENT! (Part 4 of 4)
After having her actions referred to as being wasteful (Mark 14:4), Jesus turned to those who scolded her by calling her actions “beautiful” (Mark 14:6) and praising her for having done “what she could”. (Mark 14:8) Let us now consider the third complimentary statement Jesus made regarding her action of … [Read more...] about FROM CRITICISM TO COMPLIMENT! (Part 4 of 4)
