Forgiveness is not a natural human response. Bitterness, and revenge are more likely the first reaction we have to injustice. There is so much in our lives that requires forgiveness. The ONE who had the most to forgive gives us strength when we are weak and have no desire to forgive. Amazing actually. Honest forgiveness comes from Him.
Read MoreNo, not berry-merry as in cheerful, happy, full of gratitude. What if we began each day recognizing there is always reason to be joyful. What if there were more gratitude in the world? It’s possible. When joy and gratitude are human generated both are often short lived. Divine strength gives lasting joy, true gratitude. It is given freely.
Read MoreTrue fortune is not the discovery of a rare butterfly. It is not the forgiveness of millions in debt. NONE of these last. True fortune is found in forgiveness. No, not forgiveness of someone who wronged you. Forgiveness we both need-from God. We’ve wronged Him many times. God still forgives…that’s true fortune. God’s forgiveness lasts forever.
Read MoreOur fairness meters go crazy at injustice. And the world is filled with it. History is filled with injustice heaped upon the innocent. It seems like the tyrant always wins. But wait. Justice wins. There is a time coming when justice will overcome evil. Injustice will be defeated forever. Best news: this justice victory is not won by human strength or ability.
Read MoreMonarch Butterfly. There is only one. Only one butterfly migrates thousands of miles to overwinter in Mexico. Only one consumes milkweed as a caterpillar. AND only ONE created the Monarch. Only this ONE can set a human free…
Read MoreFeeling fenced in? You have a friend who has betrayed you. Perhaps this one has wronged others you know? You think they should be told. You dislike confrontations. There is a way. It’s based on love for your neighbor.
Read MoreObey. It’s a word that brings instant rebellion. “I won’t!” is our usual response. Another is “Nobody tells me what to do.” Need a little help with OBEY? Read to the end. There is powerful help.
Read MoreWe are wanderers. We go from one thing to another seeking to find the one thing that will satisfy…the thing that will last forever. In our hearts each of us know life is fleeting and temporary. Nothing we wander for lasts forever. But there is hope! Not from me…from the One whose words are eternal.
Read MoreNot the mushrooms-your hands and feet. Can you believe this actually printed in the Bible? Possibly more unbelievable is who said these words: “Cut them off.” It’s a message not to be shrugged off or taken lightly. (Click the mushroom to read more.)
Read MoreDoes it seem like your always walking uphill in life? You aren’t alone everyone else is with you. We are our own worst enemies. Schemers all. Keep walking. There is a solution…
Read MoreIt’s a greater than serious warning. This warning comes from the ONE who controls all things. The consequences for doing things our way are dire. The warning regards the protection of children. God takes children in His arms. The warning? Read it yourself and decide.
Read MoreThose are mammatus clouds in the picture. Neither of us would consider making such spectacular clouds. Use the same thinking when it comes to being wise. Wisdom is not a do it myself project. Wisdom comes from God.
Read MoreWould you like to be the greatest? No, honestly-the greatest. You could be the greatest human to ever live. Would you like that? No…don’t go there. You don’t want that. How about this? To become like a little child. Does that sound like greatness? Better click and read on…this is not my idea…just the messenger.
Read MoreIf frogs could speak, this one might say to me, “Mind your own business.” You see I nudged it to turn it for this photo. There is a serious side to mind your business. The wisest man in history has counsel for us.
Read MoreWell, does God pay taxes? It’s a question we never think about. And why would God pay taxes? If God pays taxes, how does He do it? One more, what does this have to do with me?
Read MoreIt’s quite a thought. Almost everyone desires to be a better person. There is a certain solution. Certain, but one that requires sacrifice. The results exceed human comprehension. It’s so simple many will doubt it possible.
Read MoreFace it, it’s human nature. We are easily distracted. We tend to fixate on the minor and ignore the major. We even do that with facts. When that happens the lessons in truth are ignored. This is nothing new. Humans have done this for centuries. Sum it up with these words: “There is nothing new under the sun.”
Read MoreThere are many impossible things in life. And this one no one even considers. Who can move a mountain. Impossible? That depends on whose power is doing the moving.
Read MoreWhat is the most difficult thing for a human being to do? One of the top five answers is: SUBMIT. It’s not easy to subject ourselves to the will of another. Something to think about here.
Read MoreIt’s not used in everyday speech. In fact there is only one occasion where this word truly applies. It terrified the witnesses.
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