Technology Dec.22

"He [God] will certainly lead us into all truth, but He will not lead us into arragance and confusion between technical advance and spiritual wisdom."

J.B. Phillips (Bible translator)

Highest Value Dec.9

We develop all kinds of values . . . what we hold important enough to follow with behavior to express some belief.

There are those who feel "correctness of belief" to be the highest value.

1John 4:7 indicates that love comes from God, no matter what one may think about it.

True Change Dec.4

      According to Gen. 9:6 and other scripture, we are made in God's image. This fact implies we are to be re-created in Christ since Christ is the original creator with the Father. This process implies we will need a condition [like heaven] to always grow towards something new throughout eternal existance. Every moment [ however time is measured] will be like a pleasant surprise because we keep growing toward Christlikeness.   
1 Cor.2:9

Christian Listening Nov.7

My view:

In Christ, we do not possess a spiritual neutrality, but we must practice listening to an inaccurate perspective. By listening, I do not have to accept an incorrect, anti-biblical view of life. I give a courtesy to listen and I expect a courtesy back for my Christian view. Does this always work? No.

But, every person has a right to speak but no person has the right to strangle our democracy with selfish hands. We need to learn how to listen and sometimes, listen with silence.

Never Underestimate Any Gender Nov.1

In Acts 21:8-9,

The one of seven laymen chosen to serve [Phillip] had unmarried daughters who spoke what God had revealed. They had the ability to SPEAK TRUTH.

This Phillip was probably known as the evangelist.

I say: Superb!

Self Struggle Sept.18

"Within my earthly temple, there's a crowd.
There's one of us that's humble, one is proud.
There's one that's broken-hearted for his sins.
And one who unrepentant, sins and grins.

There's one who loves his neighbor as himself.
And one who cares not but fame and self.
From much corroding care would I be free,
If once I could determine which is me."
----------- Edward Sanford Martin--------

The war between the true self and the false continues.  Romans 7:21-23.

Past Thinking July12

Sometimes I fail to operate on my good impulse and it grows stale.
And yet, the Lord saves those crushed in spirit. [Ps.34:18]

If you must think on the past-----one good exercise:
Think back at the ages and circumstances when you realized Jesus was your friend in the situation.