The Direction of the Mind

The Direction of the Mind Remember the old cartoons on Saturday mornings and some character saying “Which way did he go? Which way did he go?”  Was that Bugs Bunny?  You may remember. “Which way will you go?” is the question for today.  There are definite paths our minds can go.  The direction your mindContinue reading “The Direction of the Mind”

The “Letting” of the Mind

The “Letting” Mind “When James Calvert went out as a missionary to the cannibals of the Fiji Islands, the ship captain tried to turn him back, saying, “You will lose your life and the lives of those with you if you go among such savages.” To that, Calvert replied, “We died before we came here.””Continue reading “The “Letting” of the Mind”

The Watch and the Ring

The Watch and the Ring So God created man in his own image, in the image of God created he him; male and female created he them.  Genesis 1:27 I am thankful for my wife.  I am glad that she is different than me!  If we were identical in personality and physicality why would IContinue reading “The Watch and the Ring”

Mind Games in Relationships

Mind Games in Relationships “And be renewed in the spirit of your mind…”  Ephesians 4:23 One professional aptly stated that: “At age 20 we think: ‘What does everyone think about me.’  At age 40 we think: ‘It does not matter what other people think about me.’ And at age 60 we finally realize and think:Continue reading “Mind Games in Relationships”

The “Success Sequence”

The “Success Sequence” Prophecy News Watch is a website that keeps readers aware of current events of Biblical nature.  I enjoy their weekly emails. One recent article suggested there is a “Success Sequence” for major life choices that impact whether person avoids poverty or lives in poverty. The article in part said: “The Brookings InstituteContinue reading “The “Success Sequence””

An Unimaginable Trade

An Unimaginable Trade Nevertheless death reigned from Adam to Moses, even over them that had not sinned after the similitude of Adam’s transgression, who is the figure of him that was to come.  Romans 5:14 Before Martin Luther penned his 95 Thesis, John Hus, had already been burned at the stake because of His faithContinue reading “An Unimaginable Trade”

The Blurriness of Christmas

The Blurriness of Christmas And when they were come into the house, they saw the young child with Mary his mother, and fell down, and worshipped him: and when they had opened their treasures, they presented unto him gifts; gold, and frankincense, and myrrh.  Matthew 2:11 Consider the last few days in this month ofContinue reading “The Blurriness of Christmas”

The Gift of Himself

The Gift of Himself I read about one boy named Alfred who “wrote a letter to Santa which read, “Dear Santa, you did not bring me anything good last year. You did not bring me anything good the year before that. This is your last chance. Signed, Alfred.”” Of course, us humans receiving material giftsContinue reading “The Gift of Himself”

Emergencies and Tragedies

Emergencies and Tragedies One story I have read and enjoy very much is a story is “told of a zoo that was noted for their great collection of different animals. One day the gorilla died, and to keep up the appearance of a full range of animals, the zookeeper hired a man to wear aContinue reading “Emergencies and Tragedies”

Don’t Be Like Your Dog

Don’t Be Like Your Dog “A little lad of six was invited out to lunch in a neighbor’s home. As soon as all were seated at the table the food was served. The little boy was puzzled, and, with a child’s frankness, asked, “Don’t you say a prayer before you eat?” The host was uncomfortable,Continue reading “Don’t Be Like Your Dog”