It is deceiving when people build these large expensive homes, have yachts, own an extra beach house and drive expensive cars. Many times their incomes are no greater than ours yet we wonder how they afford all that. They have many friends and entertain people who have positions of power. It’s hard not to noticeRead More
Archives for October 2015
But I Thought They Were My Friends
All that glitters is not gold, as the saying goes. Pyrite is often confused for real gold by even the most intelligent people. They will pan for hours thinking they have a choice find. The disappointment when they discover the truth is devastating. All the long hours and excitement plus telling all their friends isRead More
Focus On The Unseen
Trials here on earth can sometimes be unbearable. When waiting on God to act in certain situations it can seem almost like time stands still. Weeks, months and even years pass by and the solutions are no closer than they were when trials first developed. There are certain times when no development is seen atRead More
Will Someone Just Notice Me?
There are no two ways about it, technology speeds the mind but omits the spirit. When we look around these days most people are talking into their hand, have a blue tooth hanging out their ear or enjoying some new gadget. If we have something important to ask we do not dare disturb a personRead More
Love, Compassion, Peace and Prayer…. It Is All Free
Sometimes the most precious prayers are said from someone who has cried many tears. They understand. Their compassion and peaceful words are priceless. Genuine love comes from the heart and cannot be bought at any price. It is the same with offerings to our Lord. An offering pleasing to God comes from the heart andRead More
Love’s Check List
Love is the greatest commandment, loving God first then our neighbors. There are different types of love. One type is seeking a mate to become an assistant in all we do to please God plus grow a family. Even this type of love is not a whirl wind romance to include unrealistic dreams that onlyRead More
Apologies Not Accepted and Forgiveness Not Granted
It happens. Words are said in anger, actions are made on the spur of the moment or deeds are done in malice. Everybody has their moments but that still does not make it right. Actions are like a glass of water spilled out. There is no way to gather it all up and restore itRead More
Outward Appearances
The most handsome man has a heart that beats. The most beautiful lady has a heart that beats. The most rugged mechanic has a heart that beats. The most fragile baby has a heart that beats. The town bully has a heart that beats. The most challenged person has a heart that beats. God hasRead More