I know the expression is generally “above and beyond”, however, there is a sense in which we need to look beyond what we see and above to God. That is because the tendency of humanity is to center the focus for solutions too low. With too high an estimation of self or others, reliance is often placed in unreliable or … [Read more...] about ABOVE AND BEYOND!
Wisdom
KEY THOUGHT!
I have pulled a key out of my pocket to open the door of one of our cars only to find it not fitting. I had pulled out the wrong key. Though the key to our house and the key to the church building look quite similar, it takes the right key to open the right place. As we consider life, are we understanding the … [Read more...] about KEY THOUGHT!
MOUTH GUARD!
Football players (as well as athletes in other sports) wear protective gear to ward off injury during their engagement in the sport. Besides the importance of serving to prevent the serious injury of a concussion, the helmet also offers protection by means of the face guard and jaw pads. Football players also … [Read more...] about MOUTH GUARD!
BEHIND MY BACK!
In my years of ministry, while trying to fulfill my role the best I can, I have found brothers and sisters doing many things behind my back. Behind my back brethren have stepped forward and taken care of needs I had not been made aware of. Behind my back, brothers and sisters have encouraged and uplifted others … [Read more...] about BEHIND MY BACK!
LIFE, LIKE A TAXI!
Life is like a taxi. Have you ever given that consideration? I don’t mean the idea of sitting back and allowing someone else to do the driving, though that may adequately describe the life of some. Life is like a taxi in the sense the meter ticks whether we’re going or standing still. Whether the taxi … [Read more...] about LIFE, LIKE A TAXI!
