“Anyone who starts to plow, then keeps looking back is of no use . .” Luke 9:62 TEV. The devil is the master of distraction and deception. My thoughts and comments today are about “distractions and diversions.” Distractions happen. Distractions waste more of a person’s time than we realize when […]
“God raised Jesus from the dead . . to be seen . . by witnesses whom God had already chosen.” Acts 10:40 NIV. The fact of Jesus’ resurrection is believable to others when the effect of His resurrection is visible in your life. My thoughts and comments are about “the […]
“When Jesus saw the people, He was moved with compassion for them.” Matthew 9:36 NAS. Compassion provokes a personal identification with the plight of another. My thoughts and comments today are about “compassion.” Problems loom large; needs are expansive and solutions seem elusive. Marriages and families struggle; politics are divisive; […]
“The Lord does not see as man sees . . but the Lord looks at the heart.” 1 Samuel 16:7 NKJV. Integrity is more important than image. My thoughts and comments today are about “image and identity.” Appearances can be deceiving; not everything, nor everyone, will be as they always […]
“As we have opportunity, let us do good to all people.” Galatians 6:10 NIV. Opportunities often appear as interruptions or inconveniences. My thoughts and comments today are about “interruptions and opportunities.” Good people do good things when they can and there are plenty of opportunities, if you are watching and […]