With all the activities in which we get involved it is often easy to feel overwhelmed. Sometimes we must confess we may have bitten off more than we can chew. We may also realize the need to say no to even good things because we can begin to spread ourselves too thinly. However, it is important for us to have our priorities right so that we … [Read more...] about POWER PASSAGES! (Part 5 of 11)
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NEED AND WANT!
Though we may struggle with accepting at times, most of us understand what we need and what we want can be quite different. However, as a child might want ice cream for every meal and has a loving parent who makes sure they are getting the nourishing foods they actually need, do we sometimes still find ourselves … [Read more...] about NEED AND WANT!
OVERFLOWING THANKS!
When someone shows up to help another, it is not uncommon to hear their initial response, “Thank God, you’re here.” Even when someone has been assisted financially, it is not uncommon to hear someone express, “I thank God for your generosity.” or “God bless you for your willingness to assist.” In the actions of … [Read more...] about OVERFLOWING THANKS!
UNLIMITED RESOURCE!
I recently heard someone state something along the line of “None of us have received from God everything He would like to give us.” Think about that. This was not a reference to everything we might want, but what God truly desires for us to have. God is the great giver of all good and perfect gifts. (James 1:17) … [Read more...] about UNLIMITED RESOURCE!
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!
