In the beloved hymn “What a Friend We Have in Jesus” (words by Joseph Scriven 1855), the first stanza is: “What a Friend we have in Jesus, All our sins and griefs to bear! What a privilege to carry Ev’rything to God in … [Read more...] about PRIVELEGE TO CARRY! (Part 1)
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FROM HERE TO WHERE?
Though I have posted it before [a quote that has appeared with some variation of wording], the following is a good reminder of where things begin as we consider to where they lead. It has been said, “Watch your thoughts, they become words; watch your words, they become actions; watch your actions, they become habits; watch your habits, they become character; … [Read more...] about FROM HERE TO WHERE?
COURAGE AND CONVICTION!
On a perpetual desk calendar -- one I’ve read each morning since it was given to me in 1992 -- a recent day’s notation included the following prayer: “Lord, I pray for the courage of my convictions. Instill in me the determination to make the right things happen. … [Read more...] about COURAGE AND CONVICTION!
THE GREATEST FETE ON EARTH!
Circuses. Acts of various kinds. High-wire acts, trapeze artists, clowns, lion tamers, etc.; all promoted as “The Greatest Show On Earth!” The crowds come. They pay their money to get entertained and wowed. There are “oohs” and “aahs” as one grand act follows another. The audience stands amazed at daring human ability along with the … [Read more...] about THE GREATEST FETE ON EARTH!
SET APART!
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!
