We live in a world where people are persuaded to accept all kinds of things. Commercials persuade people to buy things they really don’t need. Political speeches persuade people to place their confidence in agendas and human solutions. Peers pressure to be persuaded to go along with the crowd to do what one might not otherwise engage in. … [Read more...] about PERSUASION’S PURE POWER!
Wisdom
OPPORTUNIST!
An “opportunist” is defined as “one who exploits circumstances to gain immediate advantage rather than being guided by consistent principles or plans.” It is also noted for referring “to someone making use of opportunities, especially to gain an advantage for themselves.” All of that seems to focus on being … [Read more...] about OPPORTUNIST!
FLY IN THE OINTMENT!
The expression there is “a fly in the ointment” refers to that which spoils a situation that could have been good or pleasant. Though it might refer to a small but annoying flaw, it is seen to spoil the whole! Hidden within that which should be pleasant is something not intended to be … [Read more...] about FLY IN THE OINTMENT!
EXTREME SIDE!
We live in a world of extremes. Again and again we witness polar opposites heatedly standing against each other. Therefore, we understand how divided this world is in which we live. Solomon wrote. . … [Read more...] about EXTREME SIDE!
ABRAHAMIC FAITH!
We may often look around us and become discouraged by how much the world continues moving away from a focus on God and His Will. However, throughout the history of humanity we see again and again the choice to do one’s own thing and go one’s own way. (i.e. Genesis 6:5; Judges 17:6; Judges 21:25) Though God is … [Read more...] about ABRAHAMIC FAITH!
