Tag: bible

Stay awake to reality

December 20, 2017 | 26 comments

I was sitting in a chair reading a book with one of my legs crossed under the other. When I stood to walk I about fell on my nose for one of my legs had fallen asleep and refused to

Interpreting “God’s will be done”

December 18, 2017 | 23 comments

While struggling over the impending crucifixion in the garden of Gethsemane, the book of Matthew relays this account of Jesus Christ’s experience: “He went on a little farther and bowed with his face to the ground, praying, “My Father! If

Let God do it

December 14, 2017 | 23 comments

“Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.” ~ Matthew 11:28, KJV A little boy in a Sunday school class quoted the above as, “Come unto me all ye that labor

Stay out of another’s turmoil

December 4, 2017 | 31 comments

If you interact with other people, chances are that you’ll come across someone who is having a bad day. They may be grumpy, critical, depressed, or angry, and want to give you a large dose of why they feel justified

Thanksgiving Day

November 23, 2017 | 42 comments

It is a National Holiday of Thanksgiving in the USA today, a special time to remember our blessings and express gratitude for them. Thanks be to God, the giver of all good! Among my long list of reasons to be