“FREE!” Is that not an enticing offer? To see “FREE!” on a sign usually draws attention and even a crowd. To get something “FREE” is often viewed as a blessing. A few years ago there was a television commercial offering something free with the reasoning that once the product was tried it would be purchased. One person on the commercial would … [Read more...] about FREE!
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JOYFUL LISTENING!
Have we been listening? How well have we been listening? To what or whom have we been listening? What does our life reflect in relation to our listening? After stressing the connection His disciples were to remain in with Him and the fruitfulness … [Read more...] about JOYFUL LISTENING!
SING ON!
Things happen in life which have the potential for taking the wind out of our sails; taking away our confidence or will for pressing on. We can experience moments in life when we feel the rug was pulled out from under our feet; being surprised by a sudden happening that left us tumbling or feeling a lack of support. … [Read more...] about SING ON!
ACT AND ATTITUDE (Part 2)
As we noted yesterday, there are things which may be done and done with, while there are others which must be acknowledged as ongoing. We considered how this is the way it is with forgiveness; not a one-time act, but an attitude willing to continue in it. Such an attitude keeps the door open for moving on. … [Read more...] about ACT AND ATTITUDE (Part 2)
FORTY YEARS!
Moses lived to be one hundred twenty years old, and even at that age was noted as having eyes that had not dimmed and vigor that had not diminished. (Deuteronomy 34:7) In view of his life, it is interesting how Moses’ life story was divided into three forty year periods. He spent his first forty in Egypt (Acts … [Read more...] about FORTY YEARS!
