“…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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Duh. I finally have seen the obvious. All, as in A-L-L, my writing is talking about relationships. Especially our relationship with the Lord. In some way on some level my primary writing context is always our relationship with the Lord. I realized this and began writing about it again. But… what could possibly be more
(The following is a message, challenge, opportunity that I issued in my article for the church’s December newsletter.) ‘Peace! Good will toward men.’ I always feel that it is somewhat sad that this message is relegated to a specific time period. Perhaps, even worse is that we need reminding. Overreacting? Could be but how
Have you ever thought that the best gift you can give to another person is you Listening? But this is a very special kind of listening. The Listening I am talking about is define by: full and complete attention to what the other person is saying, listening by asking them questions on what they are
Do you have someone to share with, to ‘talk things out’? I would contend that everyone needs a sympathetic but honest ear or sounding board, or ‘confidant’. We really aren’t created to be in isolation, rather, to be in contact. This is important to our soul. Do you know who this valuable and necessary ‘other’ is
Have you ever felt like a kid peering through the window of the candy store looking at all the things available… but not for you? Sadly, there’s absolutely no way that you can conceive of that would allow you entrance. What do you do? Sadly walk away? Pout? Bang your head against the door? Try
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Our experiences mark us. HOW we ‘handle’ these experiences indelibly determines our character. Both can be changed, reversed, built upon, and/or developed. I always find it fascinating how the same experience can be viewed in so many different ways dependent upon our individual history. And I believe that what we do with the learnings from
Don’t want to appear too accusatory… but, is your relationship with the Lord primarily one of you turning to Him when you have a crisis? If so, then you are severely limiting the kind of relationship you can have with Him. Scripture tells us to delight ourselves in the Lord. (Psalms 37) Verses 4-6 “Delight
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Religion according to Webster: “…the service and worship of God or the supernatural; a personal set or institutionalized system of religious attitudes, beliefs, and practices; a cause, principle, or system of beliefs held to with ardor and faith…” Somewhat lifeless, though the final part of the definition has more life. And what is
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Just write down any questions that you may have and I will get back to you in a jiffy!