This time of year with all the exchanging of gifts that goes on, an expression which often arises is, “It’s the thought that counts.” That “thought” could be that much thought had been put into determining what was going to be given. That “thought” might be that there was a desire to give something. That “thought” … [Read more...] about A COUNTING MATTER!
Respect
GODLY GOAL!
There is discipline that is exercised in a manner in which it can break down and destroy the spirit of those disciplined by it. The end of such can be the rearing of an angry child who grows up to become a rebellious and violent adult. However, without discipline, what is often reared is a spoiled and selfish … [Read more...] about GODLY GOAL!
A REFLECTION!
There are those who make a fool of themselves, but in so doing may embarrass their family and others around them. Though we live in a world where many feel the right to live life however they choose, they need to come to realize how personal choices can still have an impact on others. Because we live in a world … [Read more...] about A REFLECTION!
ANCESTY REVEALED!
[07/31/2023 “teEn-MAIL”] [This focus was originally sent 05/29/1999 (Edited some with passage changed to ESV)] There was an aristocratic social climber who paid a researcher hundreds of dollars to dig into his family tree. Not only does he no longer have an interest in his ancestral pedigree, but he had to … [Read more...] about ANCESTY REVEALED!
RESILIENT LIFE!
[06/23/2023 “teEn-MAIL”] The power of God to bring all of life into being is amazing. (Genesis 1) The design relative to all of it is a certain sign of the wisdom of God and not some mere cosmic accident bringing it forth. Even where life seems to have vanished, it is amazing how it returns. Living in the … [Read more...] about RESILIENT LIFE!
