“The good man brings good things from the good stored up in his heart.” Luke 6:45 NIV “Goodness is important, because goodness matters to God.” My thoughts today are “for goodness sake.” My Mom seemed to say that a lot when I was growing up. “Allen, for goodness sake don’t […]
“O Lord; You are my place of refuge. You are all I really want in life.” Psalm 142:5 NLT “Success is fragile; security is not in success. It is in God alone!” My thoughts today are about “when all else fails.” I do not want to seem negative, nor pessimistic, […]
“Please . . settle your disagreement.” Philippians 4:2 NLT “A disagreement is not more important than the person with whom you disagree.” My thoughts today are about “emotional U-turns.” Disagreements are not hard to come by. They seem to come by every time you turn around. And I am often […]
“Naaman . . was a mighty man of valor, but a leper.” 2 Kings 5:1 NKJV “God will do for you what you cannot, when you will do what you can.” My thoughts today are about “a contrast of realities.” No one’s life is a single story. We know that […]
“Prove all things; hold fast what is good.” 1 Thessalonians 5:21 KJV. “Everything that is good or will be good, may not seem good to you at the time.” My thoughts today are about “seeing the good.” Maybe everyone’s mother said, “Eat your vegetables; they’re good for you.” All I […]