We are all mind (reasoning and will), body (feelings and health) and soul (wraps up everything mentioned). God created us, so what does He see when He looks at us in various circumstances? Well, He sees a sinner, because we all are. He sees someone He still loves, no matter what. Our difficulties come when […]
Truth vs. Lies
People on both sides of a disagreement make statements as if they are the actual truth. There is only one truth, but when dealing with uncertainty or theories people make outlandish statements as if they are fact….instead of qualifying their comments as opinion or theory. Anxiety is increasing everywhere as chaos reigns. Only a little […]
The Constants
Everyone knows two constants…..death and taxes. A third should be added….trials we face – and not only the courtroom variety. There’s a fourth, too – God’s promises. They are guaranteed. Why am I a believer? Because He has answered every prayer I have ever prayed, from the simple to the complex. The harder ones take […]
Was It Only The Hippie Generation?
Or does everyone really want peace? I was in college during the 60’s….cries for peace were everywhere, from music to art. Some of our generation were a part of the problem, however, not a part of the solution. Which are you? Do you stir up turmoil or act as a go-between to resolve conflict? Chaos […]
Whose Relationship?
As the old saying goes, “it takes two to tango!” If we are having trouble with more than one relationship – maybe we are the problem, not the others. In order to transform a relationship into a positive one from a negative one, we must be transformed inside first. How? Well, first we probably have […]
Don’t Be a Doormat
The apostle Peter taught us that God gives grace to the humble, and we know that grace has power. Relationships have ups and downs, as we all know. They involve forgiveness and sacrifice. In such cases, it’s not easy to exhibit humility. It’s what God wants from us, His Creation, however. But it doesn’t mean […]
Forgiving a Destroyer
I’m often overwhelmed by a relative’s fogiveness of the person who killed a loved-one of theirs. It would be so hard for me to do that. Jesus responded to Peter’s question about the number of times a person should forgive. “Seven times?” Peter asked. Jesus replied, “Seventy times seven” – a reference to unlimited forgiveness. […]
What Do People Think of You When They Leave?
Sometimes, long after a party or other gathering, I will reflect back on it and often wonder what others thought of me when I left. Would they have appreciated the time spent with me, the conversations I had with them. Did I connect with them by listening more than I spoke? I cringe when I […]
The Life of The Party
We all know people who think of themselves as the life of the party. It’s almost like a role they take on the minute they come into a room. They have come to compete. With whom? Anyone who would dare to become more verbose or wittier. I always shy away as soon as I can […]
Thanks, God, For My Limitations!
If I could do anything, I would become prideful. I can’t do everything….not even close. God purposely gave us limitations. Why? To keep us from pride. Pride is the opposite of humility. Look back at the life and writings of Paul, the greatest of all apostles. When God put him through boot camp after blinding […]
