In Science we learn about light. We not only learn about the sources of light, but we also learn about properties of light as well. Something that produces light is said to be luminous. Examples of this are the sun, stars, and light bulbs. These however are not the only sources of light there are.… Continue reading Am I A Source Of Light?
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Positive Communication
Sometimes we just don’t understand each other. We either do not clearly communicate what we are trying to say or the other person has just failed to really listen to hear. Those are what we might call misunderstandings. They are frustrating and can certainly lead to problems. But, sometimes it is more egregious than that.… Continue reading Positive Communication
Am I Dedicated To God?
Jesus says that we are to “seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness” (Mt 6:33).Our number one priority in life should be the life to come. We seek heaven by first seeking the righteousness of God. What is God’s righteousness? “For all your commandments are righteousness” (Ps 119:172). To do the righteousness of… Continue reading Am I Dedicated To God?
More Thoughts on Anxiety
More Thoughts on Anxiety“Today has enough trouble of its own” (Matthew 6:34). I ended last week with this quote from Jesus while he taught what we call the Sermon on the Mount. Jesus is encouraging his followers not to worry because God will take care of them. For those who face anxiety — from small… Continue reading More Thoughts on Anxiety
Stressed About Money?
We want to be right with God and living according to His word in every aspect of our life and that includes our finances. Is giving just a financial issue or is it supposed to be more? Why am I stressed about my finances? Because when I don’t live by God’s design it affects me… Continue reading Stressed About Money?
Time/Schedule
The story is told of Morris, a Russian man, who saved his rubles for twenty years to buy a new car. After choosing the model and options he wants, he’s not the least bit surprised or even concerned to learn that it will take two years for the new car to be delivered. He thanks… Continue reading Time/Schedule
Worried? Stressed? What Can I Do?
Holmes and Rahe gave us the stress scale, those things that bring about major changes in our lives: the loss of a spouse; death of a child; divorce; terminal illness; loss of a job, house, business; bankruptcy, etc. What do we do? How do we cope? Let me suggest a few things that will help… Continue reading Worried? Stressed? What Can I Do?
Marriage and Family
The words marriage and family often stir our hearts. Memories of parents, siblings, love, safety, peace come to mind. Home is a place of sharing, loving, caring, knowing that it will be ok even if the day hasn’t been. But of course I’m talking about a healthy family. We must understand that healthy homes don’t… Continue reading Marriage and Family
The Church: Connecting God and People Together
The Church is not made of people who believe they are better than others, but rather it is made of those who realize they should be better than they are and must continually strive to do better always. The church is not made up of perfect people, but people who realize they are following a… Continue reading The Church: Connecting God and People Together
Pity Junkies
It is the heroin of emotions, the angel dust of the spirit, the cocaine of the soul. Injected into our system with the intentions of recovery, it has the capacity to kill. It’s available and alluring and its dealers and users are often Christians. The name of the drug is pity. No one dependent on… Continue reading Pity Junkies