Tag: relationships

Relationships

“A person is a fool to . . not have a rich relationship with God.” Luke 12:21 NLT. A right relationship is the entry point for a rich relationship, both life-long and eternal. My thoughts and comments today are about “relationships.” Life is about relationships. The best of life is […]

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The Pattern and Practice of Prayer

“Lord, teach us to pray.” Luke 11:1 NKJV. Prayer can be your natural posture, priority, and practice, as it was for Jesus. My thoughts and comments today are about “the pattern and practice of prayer.” Communication is important. Mutual relationships and meaningful personal and social collaborations require effective communication. A […]

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Faults and Forgiveness

“Make allowance for each other’s faults and forgive the person who offends you.” Colossians 3:13 NLT. The power to forgive comes from your being forgiven. My thoughts and comments today are about “faults and forgiveness.” Forgiveness is difficult. Let no one tell you otherwise. Forgiveness is difficult because it cuts […]

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Restraint and Discretion

“A man of knowledge uses words with restraint.” Proverbs 17:27 NIV Mental and emotional restraint is often the better part of discretion. My thoughts and comments today are about “restraint and discretion.” When I was a boy, I must have been too talkative. I remember an occasion when my Dad […]

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Profit and Loss

 “I consider everything a loss compared to . .  knowing Christ.” Philippians 3:8 NIV. Don’t settle for what is merely acceptable; require of yourself what is admirable. A business owner only knows how well or how poorly they are doing after considering both their profits and losses. It’s pretty simple […]

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