Tag: John 16:33

Overwhelmed But Not Overcome

Emotions provide color and beauty to life.  “I will cry to You, When my heart is overwhelmed.”  Psalm 61:2 NKJV. My thoughts and comments today are about being, “Overwhelmed But Not Overcome.” Feelings enrich your experience of life. But there are times when feelings are confusing, even overwhelming. In such […]

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The Practice of Peace

“Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything.” Philippians 4:6 NLT. The practice of peace begins with prayer. My thoughts and comments today are about “the practice of peace.” Every day, disputes and differences polarize our lives and relationships. An unfriendly gap widens between religious and secular beliefs. Economic inequality […]

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A Confident Life

“The One who is in you is greater than the one who is in the world.” 1 John 4:4 NIV. Confidence is from your conviction of truth rather than your translation of current events. My thoughts and comments today are about “a confident life.” Daily life without confidence is tougher […]

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Blessings in Disguise

“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 […]

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Shelter in a Storm

“You have been . . a shelter from the storm.” Isaiah 25:4 NIV. You should prepare for storms you can neither predict nor prevent. My thoughts and comments today are about “shelter in a storm.” Weather forecasting has become quite a science. Satellites, meteorology science, computer imaging, and an accumulated […]

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