Again, as we have noted the last two days, how often have the poor been pitied while the rich are envied? Though there are those who live in spiritual poverty -- refusing to acknowledge sin for what it is as they live after their own fleshly desires (note Ephesians 2:3) -- there is a sense in which our spiritual poverty … [Read more...] about POOR POOR? (Part 3 of 3)
Poverty
POOR POOR? (Part 1 of 3)
How often are the poor pitied while the rich are envied? Though poverty has its challenges, how often do those who possess less seem to express greater joy in life than those who possess much and are living with the stresses of managing it with fear of losing it? Now, I by no means wish to downplay life’s … [Read more...] about POOR POOR? (Part 1 of 3)
WISE MEASURE!
When building a house or some other structure, it is important to measure properly and according to code so that all fits together to match the purpose for which it is constructed. The same is true when it comes to building our life. What is the standard being followed and how is the measuring of our life being … [Read more...] about WISE MEASURE!
A TRUST ISSUE!
There are people who have trust issues. They have been treated in ways causing them to no longer feel they can trust anyone. Such is a sad thing when it comes to relationships. Hopefully we all have some very healthy relationships where we can afford to be vulnerable because we know we are accepted and loved by … [Read more...] about A TRUST ISSUE!
A COUNTING MATTER!
This time of year with all the exchanging of gifts that goes on, an expression which often arises is, “It’s the thought that counts.” That “thought” could be that much thought had been put into determining what was going to be given. That “thought” might be that there was a desire to give something. That “thought” … [Read more...] about A COUNTING MATTER!
