In the twentieth chapter of the Gospel of John, we read his moving account of Mary Magdalene going, on the first day of the week, to the tomb where the Lord’s body had been laid the Friday before. Her actions, astonishment, and deepening sorrow all revealed she had expected no resurrection. Her Lord was dead. It was over. In Mark’s … [Read more...] about WHEN EMPTY IS FULL!
Salvation
WATCHING AND WAITING
Patience. It is needed when, at the moment, there is nothing that can be done. Patience. It must be exercised when a timeline is uncertain. Patience. It is a necessity when facing unknowns in life. Patience! We need it as we trustingly watch for what God is going to do next. When it appears the world has won, we … [Read more...] about WATCHING AND WAITING
WHAT’S OUR PLEASURE?
As I stated yesterday: If no truth, nothing matters. If is truth, something matters. What’s our connection? What marks our choice? What is the basis of our choice? Sometimes options are placed before us with the offeror asking, “What’s your … [Read more...] about WHAT’S OUR PLEASURE?
TRUTH ABOUT TRUTH!
If no truth, nothing matters. If is truth, something matters. Where is our focus? Remember what Jesus declared where we read. . . “(6) Jesus said to him, “I am the way, … [Read more...] about TRUTH ABOUT TRUTH!
DISCIPLINE/TRAINING!
For the musician, discipline is important. Time must be devoted to practice and practice and practice. There are times I find challenging sections of symphony music which I must play over and over again; sometimes beginning at a slow tempo which is gradually quickened. Then, when I finally get those measures right, I don’t exclaim “Got it!” … [Read more...] about DISCIPLINE/TRAINING!