People are amazing. A key quality of people is our ability to communicate. We are total communication machines. We use the term “body language.” One’s posture, facial expression, look of the eye, vocal tone can instantly convey joy, disappointment, anger, contentment, hate, love… It may reinforce the spoken word or […]
Let the lowly brother glory in his exaltation,but the rich in his humiliation, because as a flower of the field he will pass away. For no sooner has the sun risen with a burning heat than it withers the grass; its flower falls, and its beautiful appearance perishes. So the rich […]
Beni at four was a curious little boy. He liked to get into dresser drawers and his Daddy’s desk and his brother’s toy chest. He loved to turn lights on and off and push the buttons on the air conditioner so it blew cold air in his face. He loved to […]
John closed his record of the life of Jesus like this: “And truly Jesus did many other signs in the presence of His disciples, which are not written in this book; but these are written that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that […]
If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all liberally and without reproach, and it will be given to him. But let him ask in faith, with no doubting, for he who doubts is like a wave of the sea driven and tossed by the wind. For […]
“Mommy,” asked Miah. “Can we go to the playground now ? I fed my rabbit.” “Just let me finish these dishes, Miah,” replied Mother. “Go get Beni and we will all go for a short visit.” Miah ran to get his little brother. Soon they were both waiting beside Mother […]
There are very few chapters in this work that can be considered stand-alone. There is an underlying theme that is being built, rather like building a house or a cabinet. It needs to be built in an orderly fashion. You don’t start with the roof; you start with a foundation. […]
My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience. But let patience have its perfect work, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking nothing. (James 1:2-4) Do you enjoy trials? In my work as a social worker, having been in court trials more times than […]
“Mom,” yelled eight-year-old Emily. “I fell down!” “Where from?” “I was seeing if I could stand on top of the swing set and touch that bird nest in the maple tree. But I slipped and hurt my knee. May I have a Band-Aid?” “Oh, Emily! You have got to be […]
