Possibly, if you are like me, the last thing you feel like doing when someone hurts you is respond with gentleness. Especially when we feel justified in responding in a way that will inflict as
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Loving Prickly People
Perhaps you have heard them called irritating, sandpaper, or prickly people. They are those we come in contact with who are difficult to love. As Christ-followers, we know we are called to love unconditionally in
Read moreLack of a Sense of Direction
The summer before my son went into 9th grade the two of us took a trip to Australia and New Zealand with stops in Hawaii and Fiji. I’d always wanted to explore Down Under. I
Read moreWisdom As Wise As A Donkey
Donkeys may not appear wise in our eyes, but sometimes we humans lack wisdom as wise as a donkey. In many instances we look to our elders for wisdom. Their experience and knowledge base is vast.
Read moreMeasure Success
As I contemplate this month’s theme of celebrating success, I realize success comes in various shapes and sizes, and wonder how we measure success in our lives. Webster’s Dictionary defines success as favorable or desired outcome.
Read moreRenewal
Last month I mentioned the severe winter weather we experienced here in southeast Texas, and how destructive it was for our plants. Today I’d like to tell you about the renewal which came after the
Read moreNew Life After the Freeze
After a winter in which our area of Texas suffered one of the worst winter freezes we’ve ever known, I was ready for new life after the freeze that destroyed so much. That is one of
Read moreOne Common Goal
Twelve imperfect men with different backgrounds and personalities, yet one common, goal put their differences aside, joined together, were empowered by the Holy Spirit and boldly proclaimed the Gospel of Jesus Christ. They were called to love
Read moreThe Cold Days of Winter
“In The Bleak Midwinter” is one of my favorite songs; not just at Christmas, but during all the other cold days of winter. I’ve lived in areas of the country that qualified as cold and bleak
Read moreHow Generous Are We?
By this time of year most of our mailboxes have received numerous requests for donations that test us to see how generous we are. Many churches and communities plan events which benefit the less fortunate among us.
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