Freedom and self-control

July 4, 2011 | 3 comments

“Freedom requires self-control,” is a quote my wife read somewhere recently. So, true, so true… Think of all the liberties taken from us because people do not exercise self-control. Being the traveler that I am, airport security is the first

Permanent vs. temporary

July 1, 2011 | 8 comments

Sometimes it’s tempting to get depressed, discouraged or despondent about a less than ideal picture of lack or loss before us. But it’s important to remember that no material picture is permanent. All material pictures are temporary, in a state

Spiritual balance

June 30, 2011 | 3 comments

So, what is the proper balance in life between having enough money to live without fear of lack and not having enough to pay the bills? Or, is this even the right question to ask? These verses from Proverbs gave