“God blesses those who work for peace.” Matthew 5:9 NKJV. Where God and His Word are lacking, peace will be absent. My thoughts and comments today are about “being peace-full.” My dear friend, Campbell, introduced me to the eloquent, British word, “dispeace,” describing “an unsettling absence of peace.” One who […]
“God blesses those who are gentle and lowly.” Matthew 5:5 NLT. Your natural desire is to be assertive; the spiritual choice is to be submissive. My thoughts and comments today are about “being submissive.” Recently, I heard a person described as “having lost their filter.” That could probably be true […]
“God blesses those who realize their need for Him.” Matthew 5:3 NLT. Sometimes, what you have blinds you to what you could have. My thoughts and comments today are about “being real.” Recently my comments were about “Being Exemplary.” That’s quite a lofty aspiration. (See Monday, January 27, 2014, EDL […]
“In everything give thanks, for this is the will of God.” 1 Thessalonians 5:18 NKJV. Even a bad day is better when God is with you and others are praying for you. My thoughts and comments today are about “giving thanks.” There is always something for which you can […]
“Problems and trials . . are good for us.” Romans 5:3 NLT. Rejoice even when you have to look for a reason to do so. My thoughts and comments today are about “blessings in disguise.” Apparently, my Mom believed I always knew what was good and presumed I would consistently […]