JUDGE NOT

JUDGE NOT

by | Judging Others

We must be so careful not to presume anything. The following two stories reveal the danger in being quick to judge others and making false assumptions. God told the Prophet Samuel to go to Bethlehem and find the man Jesse. God would then show him Jesse’s sons and the...
TRUST… TRUST… TRUST

TRUST… TRUST… TRUST

by | Trusting God

The word trust is a very challenging word for most people. As I was reflecting on this simple but powerful word, I realized that “trust” is both a noun and a verb. As a noun “trust” is where we place our confidence. Are we placing it in what we see and what we know?...
What Is Faith?

What Is Faith?

by | Faith

My advanced age has made my recent bout with Covid very challenging and frustrating. So, in seeking God’s help, my attention was drawn to the issue of faith, how I should view faith, and how faith and trust in God’s Word determines the outcome. What is faith? Faith is...
Hear No Evil, See No Evil, Speak No Evil

Hear No Evil, See No Evil, Speak No Evil

by | Faith

Actions and words have power to create spiritual growth, or they have power for destruction. Therefore, the heart must be kept with all diligence and close attention paid to the three gateways to the heart: the ears, the eyes, and the mouth. Thus, we are...
“Don’t Worry”

“Don’t Worry”

by | Faith, Worry

I love the very upbeat and fun song, “Don’t Worry; Be Happy” by Bob Marley. It is full of joy, hope, and wisdom that encourages us that despite problems, we are to reframe the way we think. He says, “In every life we have some trouble; when you worry you make it...