There is a famous quote that is attributed to the poet Erin Hanson that goes like this; “What if I fall? Oh, but my darling, what if you fly?” The fear of failure or the fear of falling short is one that often holds us back. We may not try out for a certain sport team because we are afraid of not making it. We may not apply for certain schools because we are fearful that we … [Read more...] about But What if I Fail?
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YES, EVEN THERE!
The way we live our life on a day-to-day basis is important. As we go about the regular activities of life -- whether that be school, work, social activities, clubs, committees, neighborhood encounters, sports events, etc. -- as Christians we ought to be mindful of the impression we leave. Israel was to live in such a way … [Read more...] about YES, EVEN THERE!
HEAVENLY WISDOM! (Part 4 of 9)
James exhorted. . . “(17) But the wisdom from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, open to reason, full of mercy and good fruits, impartial and sincere.” (James 3:17 … [Read more...] about HEAVENLY WISDOM! (Part 4 of 9)
GUESS OR QUEST?
I remember the “multiple choice” test questions in school. Rather than just a question to be answered or a fill-in-the-blank statement, the choices presented helped jog the memory as to what was most likely. However, if the particular fact was not remembered, there were generally at least 4 options from which to choose with … [Read more...] about GUESS OR QUEST?
EVER WEAR!
Yesterday we noted the idea of being dressed for life; considering part of the spiritual wardrobe we are to wear as Christians. (Colossians 3:12) Thinking about new clothes, I sometimes remember when I was about to graduate from high school and my mother told me she was going to take me to get a new suit. Asking … [Read more...] about EVER WEAR!
