Tag: Jesus Christ
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Passing On the Batton
This is the toughest time to raise a child or a teen. Have we given thought to how tough it is to be that child or teen, before Christ. How much more after they accept Jesus into their hearts or become baptized? I spent much of today watching and listening to various Christian messages and…
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Favourite Friday
Who am I that you, my Lord and King would die for me? Thank you Lord for loving me, completely and with endless, unwavering joy. Thank you Jesus!
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No Fear Friday Everyday
Fear creeps up on you. Before long, it has captured and cornered you in your own mind. It crushes, overpowers and controls. If left alone, fear can stifles and cripples. There is definitely hope!
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Self Acceptance
As I have grown older, I have come to realize pleasing others is less of need and more of a strain. When I moved out of my parents home over 20 years ago, I learned the delights of developing and acquiring my own (very) long list of wants and desires. Quite a happy time, as…
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Slipping and sliding!
Now I realize that while I am having my sliding-out-of-the-middle-class rant, things are getting financially tighter for the average person. What of the less fortunate, whom we condemn to live in slums and only talk about upgrading their surroundings, as though they deserve no better livelihood?
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Obedience Is Better Than Sacrifice!
Every relationship goes through a honeymoon stage. Getting to know someone is one of the hardest phases of any relationship. At any rate, friends are made and bonds strengthened. It is a huge risk but in most cases, well worth it. Life in general is one big risk. From the first breath, to the last,…
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Dead Man’s Solace
A couple of years ago, a friend re-introduced me to an old man; a friend of the family. He had suffered a stroke and lost most of his medium and longterm memory. Struck with pity and a determination to treat Jim with kindness, we exchanged greetings. His quizzical looks ironically stirred up great memories. Jim…
