One of the definitions for “set apart” is to separate something to keep it for a special purpose. To be “set apart” means there is a distinction of some kind being noted. Sometimes when we have jellybeans, my wife will “set apart” some of the … [Read more...] about SET APART!
Prayer
BEYOND THE NAME!
If you hear the name Dan or the name Darla, they may not mean anything to you unless you know a particular person by those names. Though names identify an individual, the name itself may not tell us anything about them except perhaps in some cases a clue to … [Read more...] about BEYOND THE NAME!
A FEW MORE YEARS!
Here we are ten days into the new year. At this point in our life the number of years behind each one of us is not the same and how many more may be ahead for each one of us may differ as well. Considering there is a sense in which life is short (i.e. James 4:14), whether the years be few or many, what are we making of them? If we … [Read more...] about A FEW MORE YEARS!
LOVING EMBRACE!
There are those we love to have within arm’s reach. We love to be in their presence and have them in ours. Perhaps such thoughts are fresh in our mind as we have had the opportunity to connect with family and friends through this holiday season. However, there are also those we could not physically embrace … [Read more...] about LOVING EMBRACE!
THE HAPPY SOUL!
It has been expressed, “They say a person needs just three things to be truly happy in this world: someone to love, something to do, and something to hope for.” (Tom Bodett) Can we see how the greatest glory of such would be associated with a focus centered in … [Read more...] about THE HAPPY SOUL!