“As iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another.” Proverbs 27:17 NIV “A true friend will not let you be less than you could be in God.” My thoughts and comments today are about “friends and influence.” I said farewell to Rich, a dear friend, this week. His suffering is […]
“Owning . . things will not make your life safe.” Luke 12:15 Contemporary English Version “Things are what a person uses to try in vain to fill a life that feels empty.” My thoughts today are about “feeling empty.” What are things? That word is a description for all kinds […]
“Love cares more for others than for self.” 1 Corinthians 13:4 The Message “’Me first,’ is not an attitude that wears well on others!” My thoughts today are about “relationships.” Relationships are built on a variety of things, from something as simple as mere proximity to mutual well-being, and everything […]
“Let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak.” James 1:19 NKJV “Your ability to hear does not guarantee the discipline to listen.” My thoughts today are about the “art of listening.” We live in a noisy world, and too much noise diminishes your capacity to listen. Hearing is […]
“Relish life . . each and every day.” Ecclesiastes 9:9 The Message “Generously invest yourself in living and loving fully each and every day.” My thoughts today are about “living fully.” Today’s verse is certainly true for marriage, the single, most important, earthly relationship you will have. “Relish life with […]