“The key to wisdom is this: constant and frequent questioning, for by doubting we are led to question and by questioning we arrive at the truth.” Abelard So… believe this? Seriously, what is your opinion of ‘questions’? Not like them because… questions, threaten, challenge the status quo or your personal beliefs? If what you believe […]
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Mean what you say? Clarity of message? Perhaps the question should be, do you listen to what you say? If you heard you, would the message be clear and understandable? Honestly… what’s more important to you – the message or your recognition? If the message isn’t the focus, emphasis then why bother getting upset when
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NEVER say the ONLY thing I can do is pray. If you believe that prayer is that ineffectual, why do it? Prayer is never an ‘only’ … remember what it is and what is accomplished. Many churches have Prayer Chains that people can contact to request prayer for their need. Most of these requests fall
It appears that much, if not all, of our attention is in reacting to the ‘symptom’ rather than attempting to cure the ‘disease’. Simple example: we have and live in a violent society. It appears to become more vicious and violent… daily. What is our response? To focus on one aspect – weaponry and work
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Why do I think we are responsible? And responsible for what? The following 3 points underscore my belief and the reasons. Being a Christian is not something that we sit on our ‘laurels’ since we are saved. We are expected to be and to do. The Lord chose to work through us in His creation…
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It is said that people ‘of a certain age’ are invisible (actually on both ends of the age continuum). Then there are those who feel that they’ve always been invisible. Does invisible define or describe your ‘persona’? Do you feel invisible? If so… why? By/to whom? And… do you want or need to do anything
Humble. Meek. Do we really know what these words mean? Or do you think you know? And what kind of behavior demonstrates these words? It would be my contention that most people really don’t know what the definitions are nor what behavior accompanies them. Mostly it’s a reaction to both words demonstrating negative connotations. Always
Christmas was yesterday (or a few days ago), so it’s all over with? You survived THE major holiday of the year. Relieved? A little let down after all the festivities? So now you can put aside all the ‘details’ of this holiday and not think about it for at least 360 days? Is that all
I love the (seasonal) winter holidays! Thanksgiving… Christmas… and to a lesser extent – New Years. These were and continue to be very special days which, for me, meant home and family. I do appreciate that my experiences aren’t mirrored in everyone’s lives but mine are so blessed. Which means that I get incredibly nostalgic…
that there are promises and gifts galore just waiting for you? There are!!! The truly sad reality is that many Christians, people who have accepted Jesus as their Lord, are unaware. Either they’ve not learned or been taught Who they now are and Whose they are. These gifts and promises are not just idle words
Just write down any questions that you may have and I will get back to you in a jiffy!
