[05/07/2023 “teEn-MAIL”] The manner in which some are sorry is a sorrowful sight. For those it is not sorrow for having done wrong, but only for having been caught. When it comes to sin, there needs to be an acknowledgement that leads to change because repentance is not merely an apology, but an acceptance of … [Read more...] about BLESSING OF DUE ACKNOWLEDGEMENT!
Salvation
COMPARED TO WHAT?
[05/04/2023 “teEn-MAIL”] [This focus was originally sent 03/10/1999 (edited some with passages changed to ESV 03/15/2009)] I think a good conversation starter would be to wear a button with the words “COMPARED TO WHAT?” in big bold letters. Such an expression could either lead to a negative or a positive conversation since it has to do with outlook. Someone … [Read more...] about COMPARED TO WHAT?
HELD PRECIOUS! (part 6 of 9)
[04/10/2023 “teEn-MAIL”] [This focus was originally sent 04/12/2009 (Edited some.)] When we think of experiences or events related to life, what do we consider to be precious? Do we think of births, graduations, anniversaries, etc.? Such life milestones that draw family and friends in sharing together are … [Read more...] about HELD PRECIOUS! (part 6 of 9)
HELD PRECIOUS! (Part 2 of 9)
[04/06/2023 “teEn-MAIL”] [This focus was originally sent 04/08/2009 (Edited some.)] There are so many things being pursued in this life. So many varied treasures on which the eye rests and toward which the heart is drawn. What is most precious to us? Consider something that is held within; … [Read more...] about HELD PRECIOUS! (Part 2 of 9)
SUM OF!
[04/04/2023 “teEn-MAIL”] The “sum” of something mathematically is the total. When it comes to the truth, do we merely want “some” of it, or “all” of it? Even when the truth hurts (i.e. Proverbs 27:6), are we willing to accept it so our life may be redirected toward proper … [Read more...] about SUM OF!
