Some people have the inability to say nothing. They feel the need to react with words rather than not react at all.
I think a non-reaction is one of the strongest reactions a person can do. Continue reading
Month: October 2015
The Mixture
While running another word reference this morning I had my thoughts diverted to another story – a story that convicts me. Continue reading
Daily Bread
Bread has long been a basic part of food. Different areas feature different types of bread.
I was raised with homemade buttermilk biscuits and cornbread being served at every meal. Continue reading
Put away childish things
I performed a wedding last Saturday evening. In it I read 1 Corinthians 13 – the Love chapter.
I was thinking this morning about the part where the Apostle talked about childish things. Continue reading
The first forgiveness
Out of curiosity I ran a Bible word search for the word forgiveness. Although it is inferred in many places, it is translated by KJV first in Genesis. Continue reading
Don’t repeat Cain’s mistake!
And in the process of time it came to pass that Cain brought an offering of the fruit of the ground to the Lord. Abel also brought of the firstborn of his flock and of their fat. And the Lord respected Abel and his offering, but He did not respect Cain and his offering. And Cain was very angry, and his countenance fell. Gen 4:3-5
What to ask for!
If a son asks for bread from any father among you, will he give him a stone?
Or if he asks for a fish, will he give him a serpent instead of a fish?
Or if he asks for an egg, will he offer him a scorpion? Luke 11:11-12
I remember my early teen years with divorced parents. Continue reading
Give to Get
I remember when my children would do extraordinary chores around the house.
They might sweep and mop the floor, wash all the clothes, or wash the vehicles.
Then came the announcement of what was done. Continue reading
Against or For
Sometimes you spend more time fighting against things than you do standing for something.
Take the story of Gideon. Continue reading
Give me a drink!
“Give me a drink!”
That phrase has different meanings for different people.
For some it means a beer or marguerita. Continue reading