“Let no debt remain outstanding, except the debt to love one another.” Romans 13:8 NIV. Love prompts more love just as debt provokes more debt. My thoughts and comments today are about “the burden of debt.” A father gave his son this advice, “Neither a borrower nor a lender be; […]
“Nobody should seek his own good, but the good of others.” 1 Corinthians 10:24 NIV. The simple secret to joy is Jesus first, others second, and then yourself. My thoughts and comments today are about “putting others first.” Life in God’s Kingdom means accepting a vastly different value system. The […]
”He who refreshes others will himself be refreshed.” Proverbs 11:25 NIV. Generosity blesses the recipient and enriches the giver. My thoughts and comments today are about “the joy of generosity.” Some years ago my friend, Harold, piqued my interest with these words, “What you make happen for others, God will […]
“If God is for us, who can be against us?” Romans 8:31 NIV. Where God has clearly spoken in His Word there should be no question. My thoughts and comments today are about “vital questions.” Life generates questions. Many uncertainties arise from situations more imposed than chosen. Asking, “Why?” is […]
“Keeping your eyes on Jesus, on whom your faith depends.” Hebrews 12:2 NLT. Focus directs desire; desire decides direction; direction determines destiny. My thoughts and comments today are about “decisions and destiny.” After near mishaps, my wife, Gayle, and I agreed on a simple practice: “An automobile should never be […]