Know what that word means? I’ve always said that my writing was not deep theological thought. But I have also not defined the word so I may have to rethink what or how I characterize my writing. Profound, according to Webster: “having intellectual depth and insight; difficult to fathom or understand; characterized by intensity of […]
In the hurrying of living, traditions sometimes get loss in the ‘new’ or ‘important’ other things. In our grandparents’ times, traditions were followed and imparted to the younger generations. I wonder when this practice stopped? And why? Not modern enough, the old things and thus not relevant? Wrong answers. Exactly what is ‘tradition’? Webster says:
Tell me… how’s that working for you? Comfortable? Stable? If you have or are trying this, you quickly discover that this is incredibly difficult as you constantly are focusing on maintaining your balance. Is this how you want to live? Is this what defines who and what you are and do? More important, is this
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Simple definition? Is it? What does this word mean to you? Rescuer? From what? To… something? If ‘to’… What? On a scale of 1 to 10, how important is this? What’s the value? And now … what do you do about your Saviour? Is it only a momentary ‘relief’ or is your life forever changed?
away from? or to? If you are running, do you know why? Do you have a direction or a plan in mind… or is it only a (momentary) escape? I’m not trying to dis anyone who is in a state of running, only asking them to reassess if it is necessary… and do they have
Does it vary depending on the day? Is this a positive … or a negative mindset/behavior? Is it in cement… or does the plan provide a structure that indicates necessary ‘to do’s’ but allows for additions? How do you determine your today’s priorities? If you enter your day with little thought, then at the end
Often used as a backhanded ‘compliment’ or a put down. Not necessarily fair. The functions this serves are: 1- you are also hearing what you are saying to others thus confirming what you believe, 2- you build up confidence in yourself as well as the listener about what is important and valued, 3- if not
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“…so that whatever you ask of the Father in My name [as My representative] He may give to you.” (John 15:15, AMP) Started with the ‘why’. Actually, the context is John 15:15-17, MSG. Whenever you are a representative… you are acting on the principles and practices of that person. So… are you? Actually, I believe
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Great title – yes? What it means is that we never assume, we are always open to enlarging our perception and understanding. In my world, it also means that the phrase, ‘I’ve always believed that…’ may be accurate, but have you expanded your ‘believed’s’ understanding… is it present tense, ‘believe’? Also, in my world, ‘thinking’
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“And whoever does not carry his cross and follow Me cannot be My disciple.” (Luke 14:27) You may think my question presumptuous, but this is serious! It would be my contention that we are all told to carry our cross(es). But do we wimp or moan about this. Do we simply sit down on the
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Just write down any questions that you may have and I will get back to you in a jiffy!
