“These things happened as examples and . . warnings for us.” 1 Corinthians 10:11 NIV “History is the great tutor, teaching future generations to be wiser.” My thoughts today are about “examples and warnings.” It is often quoted in varying forms, “Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to […]
“You will forget your misery . . like water under the bridge.” Job 11:16 NLT “Your past is past; let it go.” My thoughts today are about “bygones.” People speak of “building bridges” and “crossing bridges.” Bridges can be a metaphor for things that connect, or even words or actions […]
“The bush burned . . yet was not consumed.” Exodus 3:2 Amplified “Where destiny connects with your history you will find God there.” My thoughts today are about “history and destiny.” Wouldn’t it wonderful if every question had an answer, if every dilemma had a solution, and if every mystery […]
“Get up! Pick up your mat and walk.” John 5:8 NIV “Dependencies keep you what you’ve been, preventing what you could become.” My thoughts today are about “past dependencies.” Everybody is leaning on something – maybe past experience, charm and personality, excuses and explanations, wealth, education, social circles, reputation, others’ […]
“I chose you . . to produce fruit that will last.” John 15:16 NKJV “If your life is meaningless while you live, it will remain meaningless after you live.” My thoughts today urge that you “outlive your life.” Is death the end of everything, really? Some people believe that it […]