Do you know anyone with a hard heart? Sadly, the answer to this question would be a “Yes”, by just about 100 % of the people who would be presented with this subject. Hard heartedness is one of the most difficult of all human conditions, both in its formation, as well as its affects upon…
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There’s an old saying, ‘Don’t add fuel to the fire.’ Another one says, “If you can, help put the fire out.” In relationships, we many times add fuel to the fire of arguments, disagreements, even old grudges. But through prayer, God can give us the heart, and the language to be ‘An instrument of peace.’…
Integrity! Rather than spending – or wasting – time, speaking about the where, when, and why’s, of people who are dishonest, let’s take a look at the blessing of God upon those who are committed to the principles of integrity: ‘Whoever walks in integrity walks securely, but he who makes his ways crooked will be…
The other night we were listening to the recorded voices of several of my grandchildren on our new CD entitled ‘A Different Dream’. It is at the end of a song called, ‘I will wait for You’…with a very Irish feel. I wanted their voices on the song to express the innocence and blessing of…
Bless the elderly. Recently I visited a nursing home and medical rehab center to pray for a friend. Of course, while there, I saw many elderly folks who were very sad, despondent and lonely. I was glad we were able to bring some joy into their lives that day. Please remember to keep our elderly…
Disappointing results. We have all been disappointed with results relating to many things in this life. From our own lives to varying situations – we all seek to obtain – good results. And yet, many times, disappointment comes in. The key to overcoming the matter of disappointing results – is to stop seeking results. Rather…
The quality of a gift. If the quality of a gift reflects the true heart of the one giving the gift, then think of the heart of God concerning the gift of life. Even waking up this morning represents a gift that far outweighs any other gift we could possibly receive. After all, even if…
One day Jesus approached Peter and asked him for the use of his boat to preach His message. Without hesitation, and gladly, Peter let the Lord step into His Boat. If Jesus approached you to use something you possess for His purposes, would you, like Peter, immediately oblige Him? Or would you hesitate? We must…
Have you ever heard the saying: ‘Each day look for something positive, and if you can’t find it, look a little harder.?’ Now it is true, there is much taking place on the world stage that is ugly, reprehensible, violent, and completely indefensible at every level. These realities should neither be ignored, or dismissed. So…
Are you having a hard time getting going this morning? Are you feeling today that all the coffee, double shots of expresso, multiple hour promising energy drinks, and juicing in the world, just can’t seem to lift the fog? Are you maybe even weighed down or a bit sad about something? Many times, even though…