In his first letter to the church at Corinth, Paul noted how life lived without love is actually nothing. (1 Corinthians 13:1-3) However, the essence of that love is to be as God would have it. We must remember what Paul listed as the godly characteristics of the love with which we are to love where we read. . … [Read more...] about LOVING GOD’S WAY!
Relationships
VALUE OF VALUES!
It has been said, “Honesty is a very expensive gift. Don’t expect it from cheap people.” (Warren Buffett) The problem in this world is that in not acknowledging or understanding what is of most value, good values have been lost. There are so many … [Read more...] about VALUE OF VALUES!
DIVINE DNA!
It is sad when there are children who grow up not knowing their father. When the character of that father was not good, perhaps such could be considered a blessing. Still, the lack of commitment and responsibility in relationships does not provide the best stability needed for growing up. Sometimes paternity tests are used to … [Read more...] about DIVINE DNA!
HEAD AND HEART!
There are times when things go to our head when it is our heart we need to consider. I have a perpetual calendar on which was recently the following: “Dear Father, when I am wrong make me willing to admit it and when I am right make me easy to live with. Amen.” Can we grasp the heart of that need in relation to our … [Read more...] about HEAD AND HEART!
IT’S PERSONAL!
“Hey, you just stepped on my foot.” “Careful. You just about pinched my finger in that.” “That’s my leg, not the table leg you are kicking.” We know when a part of our body is being negatively impacted. Therefore, we guard it and watch out for and even speak up for it when … [Read more...] about IT’S PERSONAL!