Those of you who know me realize that I love object lessons because whatever is happening right in front of us is the best example. So, I have a couple of questions for you to think about. We seem to have little trouble embracing the concept of gifts. However, I wonder if there isn’t a […]
Actually, lying is mentioned many times in scripture and in the 10 Commandments.Exodus 20:16“You shall not bear false witness against your neighbor.”Plus:Ephesians 4:25“Therefore, rejecting all falsehood [whether lying, defrauding, telling half-truths, spreading rumors, any such as these], speak truth each one with his neighbor, for we are all parts of one another [and we are
Seriously … how important are you? I suppose that I should also ask – who is answering the question? And, with whose eyes are you viewing you? Do you see you through the eyes of disappointment? or failure? Do you look at what you’ve done? or not done? Do you see you through the eyes
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How do you react to questions? As an intrusion? As an attack or challenge to what you just said? As a ‘inquiring minds want to know’? Then again, you need to know the question-asker. Personally, I’ve never met a question I didn’t like… and, I never ask an idle question. However, that may not be
Ummmm… how did I get here? Perhaps more important… HOW do I get outta here!!!!! I feel like a whole lotta pruning is going on. Activities, responsibilities, leadership… and I could go on, but this seems to be the best definition of the ‘environment’ I’m experiencing. Accurate? Not sure. But I seem to be at
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For me, one of the most comforting scriptures that’s in scripture is: “For I know the plans and thoughts that I have for you,’ says the Lord, ‘plans for peace and well-being and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope. Then you will call on Me and you will come and
Perhaps I should have said… how much of you do you know? I would contend that many times we surprise ourselves – both good and not so good. In some matters, those around us probably know (differently) about us than we might think. Another way of saying this is – is the You you present
Goodness it got here fast. 2023 seemed to fly by. I do realize that, saving leap year, each year has precisely the same number of days and hours… but I will maintain that some years seem to go by faster… and, I might add – fuller. Full is a good until one’s plate is overflowing…
until you try. Failure, defeat , success, accomplishment lie just beyond taking that first step. Granted no one wants to fail or be defeated, but sometimes that happens – sometimes due to ourselves not analyzing the situation and option planning and sometimes it’s beyond our ability to control or influence. Regardless… the feelings that are
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Somewhere… Sometime I ran across the following. I would attribute it but have no idea who developed this so I can’t give them credit. 10 Things Every Believer Must Do to Grow Spiritually *Choose to receive Christ as Savior and Lord of Our Lives *Pray *Read God’s Word *Worship and Praise Him *Fellowship with Other
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Just write down any questions that you may have and I will get back to you in a jiffy!