As noted yesterday, how often have the poor been pitied while the rich are envied? What is it to truly be poor or truly be rich in the final scheme of things? Often with the beginning of a new year we hear good wishes of health, wealth, and happiness. But … [Read more...] about POOR POOR? (Part 2 of 3)
Prayer
OPEN TO GOD!
Our willingness to repent is an indicator of openness to acknowledge something is wrong and a change is needed. That is openness to a change of direction in our life. However, is this openness solely about change we bring about ourselves or does it include an openness to truly surrendering to the transformation God desires to … [Read more...] about OPEN TO GOD!
END OR BEGINNING?
Here we are the last day of 2024. Now, whether we are considering it an end or a beginning is a matter of perspective. What marks ours as we consider this moment? As we wonder, perhaps, how quickly the days sometimes seem to go by, one thing we … [Read more...] about END OR BEGINNING?
GOOD LIFE!
The “good old days.” They are often spoken of with fondness. People reflect back on times when life seemed better, friendlier, slower paced, or less complicated. However, every period of history has had its challenges. Tough times were part of the “good life” of former days just as they are part of the days in which we … [Read more...] about GOOD LIFE!
FAITH’S POWER!
As James wrote to Christians going through trying times (James 1:1-4) he encouraged them regarding the power of prayer. We read. . . “(16) Therefore, confess your sins to one another and pray for one another, that you may be healed. … [Read more...] about FAITH’S POWER!
