How does God look through the eyes of those you have blessed “in His name”? Does He look like a God who just barely cares, or does He look like a God who loves lavishly?
I have been deeply moved, in the last few months, to invest significantly in the lives of those God has blessed [...]
When you have HOLY fear, you will fear NOTHING but God.
When you have UNHOLY fear, you will fear EVERYTHING but God.
Unholy fear makes people want to run away from God in anger and resentment, but holy fear draws you closer to God in love, appreciation, and gratitude.
~ Dr. Michael Youssef in his series What’s Life [...]
I learned something new last week when Pres. Bush commuted the sentence of two border patrol guards. If he had ‘pardoned’ them, they would have the entire event wiped off their record. It would have been as if they had never been at fault. He chose, rather, to ‘commute’ the guard’s sentences, meaning that the [...]
‘Children Comforting a Friend’ photo courtesy of: OpenLearn
I received a comment on one of my posts last week, from a blogging friend who had recently lost a loved one, and she expressed her concern about where her friend would spend eternity. She explained the situation and asked if I had a word of comfort for [...]
Often when I’ve asked my daughter to do something she doesn’t want to do, she answers me with that less than courteous tone most parents are familiar with. It’s something like, “Okaaay,” instead of, “Okay.” On my good days (when I’m not inclined to join in her sarcasm), I say, “Try that again.” She [...]
