What’s your understanding, interpretation, definition of this word? Do you experience ‘punishment’? Is it precarious and capricious… or justified? Regardless, how do you handle these times and what do you do with what you learn? About yourself – your actions, your ownership of what you did or said, your ‘amends’, etc. The Word tells us […]
Scripture tells us that we receive not because we don’t ask. Is this happening in your life? Or is it the next sentence that voids the receiving… “You ask and do not receive, because you ask wrongly, to spend it on your passions.” (James 4:3) Soooo, what are you asking for, and are you receiving?
We all have expectations in all parts of our lives. Whether or not you acknowledge this or feign ignorance, they exist. Sometimes they aren’t acknowledged because we don’t want to be disappointed if they aren’t accomplished. But ‘expectation’ does need defining since this word does have multiple applications. Simply, Webster defines the word by the
Perhaps the more important question is: to whom are you indebted? Are you trying to ‘pay it back’? Think about it… but not in financial terms. To whom do you ‘owe’ a debt? How does it make you feel to be indebted? Embarrassed? Irritated (at yourself… at the one you are in debt to)? Frustrated
Meaning? Is it the same as “foundational’? Webster: “… serving as, or being an essential part of, foundation or basis; basic; underlying; being an original or primary source; indispensable, primary…” Some of the suggested synonyms are: basic, elemental, essential, introductory, rudimental, underlying.This is like an onion… the more you peal back the more you
Life does begin with salvation. (John 3:3-8, ESV) “Jesus answered him, “Truly, truly, I say to you, unless one s born again he cannot see the kingdom of God.” Nicodemus said to him, ‘How can a man be born when he is old? Can he enter a second time into his mother’s womb and be born?’ Jesus answered, “Truly, truly, I
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Character is a given. We all have one. WHAT it is is our gift to the world… or not. But without doubt it is us who create our character. Actually, Webster gives a great deal of space to the word. “one of the attributes or features that make up and distinguish an individual; the complex of
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Does ‘deserved’ have anything to do with forgiveness? Really? Do you demand that the person you are forgiving deserve this? Can you put that shoe on your foot as well? Not certain how ‘deserved’ became associated with forgiveness because they not related. Forgiveness is the most unconditional gift given or received. In my world of
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The ‘little’ things Do make a difference! They are important! Sometimes this is what is remembered and not the beginning nor the end result. However… ‘little’ needs defining and what may be ‘little’ to one may be critical to another and of no consequences to yet another. Therefore, this requires us to look at our
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The ‘evidence’ suggests that we all are quick to defend ourselves… whether or not we need to. If we ‘sense’ that a slight or ‘attack’ on our character or any other aspects of our self, then we leap into the breach with a defense of self. And what does this avail us? Sadly, more misunderstanding.
Just write down any questions that you may have and I will get back to you in a jiffy!
