“As much as depends on you, live peaceably with all men.” Romans 12:18 NKJV. Embracing your future is difficult with an unreconciled past. My thoughts and comments today are about “unfinished business.” There are probably things in your life left unfinished for various reasons, some unavoidably and some unwisely. There […]
“God blesses those who are merciful, for they will be shown mercy.” Matthew 5:7 NKJV. Mercy is a grace given when you have every right and reason to not do so. My thoughts and comments today are about “being merciful.” Who has not needed mercy – from God and others? […]
You cannot control others’ opinions nor their expression of those. “Judge nothing before the appointed time.” 1 Corinthians 4:5 NIV. Criticism stings. It is not fatal, only superficial but painful. And there will always be people who are just critical by practice. But sometimes, those whose opinion you trust and […]
“Who are you to judge someone else’s servant?” Romans 14:4 NIV “You do not have the right to judge where you do not have the responsibility to rule.” My thoughts today are about “finding fault.” It is too easy to see what someone else is doing wrong, not so simple […]
“Teach us to realize the brevity of life.” Psalm 90:12 NLT “Life is precious; a lifetime is limited.” My thoughts today are about “an expiration date.” Days ago, a long-time friend died. These last days, my life feels poorer without him near, yet still richer because he included me as […]