James urged. . . “(7) Be patient, therefore, brothers, until the coming of the Lord. See how the farmer waits for the precious fruit of the earth, being patient about it, until it receives the early and the late … [Read more...] about FRUIT OF PATIENCE!
Salvation
ALL ABOUT LIFE!
In speaking about Christ, Paul noted His eternal nature and preeminence in His having been involved in bringing creation to life (Colossians 1:16) and being the One remaining the sustainer of all things. (Colossians 1:17) When John introduced the Messiah in his gospel, he stated that “In him was life, and … [Read more...] about ALL ABOUT LIFE!
PURPOSEFUL (Part 2 of 3)
Divine purpose was behind Creation and is behind the continued sustaining of life. When the time came for Jesus to fulfill His earthly mission, He did so with the Divine purpose in mind. Though there were many times Jesus touched others physically, it was the spiritual connection and need of … [Read more...] about PURPOSEFUL (Part 2 of 3)
CLOSER ATTENTION!
We live in a region with current and tidal activity. That means boats must be tethered to a dock or a secured anchor to keep them from drifting. I remember about this time last year while my wife and I were paddling around in our canoe to take pictures of boats anchored in Port Townsend Bay for our community’s annual wooden … [Read more...] about CLOSER ATTENTION!
DISTANCED, BUT NEAR!
The “idiom “out of sight, out of mind” -- according to the Merriam-Webster Dictionary -- is “used to mean that a person stops thinking about something or someone if he or she does not see that thing or person for a period of time.” It refers to that which is easily forgotten or ignored. Perhaps this is saddest … [Read more...] about DISTANCED, BUT NEAR!
