Tag: bible

Enjoy the moment you’re in

October 21, 2016 | 22 comments

Much time is wasted by the human mind worrying about tomorrow, regretting the past, fretting over the future and fearing the present. One way to eliminate this type of wearisome burden and live more happily is to enjoy the moment

The tares stand out and above the wheat

October 19, 2016 | 15 comments

The tares stand out and above the wheat While walking through farm fields in France last May, I found a perfect scene to illustrate Jesus Christ’s parable of the tares and the wheat. If you aren’t familiar with Jesus’ story,

Trust in God’s care

September 26, 2016 | 30 comments

I love the promise in this Bible verse. “Relax, everything’s going to be all right; rest, everything’s coming together; open your hearts, love is on the way!” ~ Jude 1:2, The Message It’s an instruction to shut the mortal ego

Hold your tongue and love more

September 8, 2016 | 12 comments

“Smart people know how to hold their tongue; their grandeur is to forgive and forget.” ~ Proverbs 19:11, The Message Forgiveness is not weakness. It’s power. It’s the ability to not let anger, resentment and vengeance overwhelm one’s perspective and

God’s government is a good government

September 2, 2016 | 12 comments

“Walking along the beach of Lake Galilee, Jesus saw two brothers: Simon (later called Peter) and Andrew. They were fishing, throwing their nets into the lake. It was their regular work. Jesus said to them, ‘Come with me. I’ll make