When the ball is in my lap (or also worded “in my court”), where does the action for responsibility rest? Is it not I who chooses what to do with the ball? Do I clutch it for myself, allowing for no interaction with others? Do I throw it forcefully at someone so they will feel the sting of the power I have? Do I heave it forcefully toward another in an … [Read more...] about BALL IN MY COURT!
Repentance
RESPONSIVE ROCK!
Rocks are part of God’s creation. Humanity is part of God’s creation. Though rocks are hard, with enough force they can be crushed or split open. But what of the hardness of humanity? What marks the readiness of the human response to the Will of the … [Read more...] about RESPONSIVE ROCK!
FROM REJECTED TO REJOICING!
I recently saw the following on Facebook and reposted it: “Imagine the Christians Paul helped to kill rejoicing as he enters heaven as their brother. That’s how the Gospel works.” Yes, the Gospel of Jesus provides hope to the penitent sinner … [Read more...] about FROM REJECTED TO REJOICING!
WHO WE ARE!
[07/11/2023 “teEn-MAIL”] In my daily prayers are thoughts regarding the world and various happenings therein. Though some may wonder, I know God is fully aware of what is going on. And -- as the psalmist David noted -- in view of much unrighteousness among humanity, He is “a God who feels indignation … [Read more...] about WHO WE ARE!
HURRY! SUPPLIES LIMITED!
[07/07/2023 “teEn-MAIL”] [This focus was originally sent 06/03/1999 (Edited some with passage changed to ESV)] I recently read of someone making the statement that the sure way to get people to buy something is to state, “only one per customer.” Sometimes when something is advertised “Supplies Limited”, … [Read more...] about HURRY! SUPPLIES LIMITED!
