Jan 22
In Rebekah Simon-Peter’s book, Dream Like Jesus, she writes, and the end of the paragraph on page 95, “It also took maturing in faith, understanding, and emotional intelligence.” These are 3 different and complementary aspects of wisdom. Here are definitions of each and why/how they complement one another (to help us accomplish things and overcome …
Jan 13
Here’s a nice and thought-provoking story (essay, if you will) of two men having a discussion in front of a fireplace. One of the men is Ebeneezer Scrooge (yes, himself, of A Christmas Carol). See this page.
Jan 01
2021 In 2021, I started, and was able to complete, two daily Christian devotionals. I think this is the first time I’ve ever been able to actually do all 365 days. These were excellent. The One Year Uncommon Life Daily Challenge is written by Tony Dungy. This was a gift to me Christmas 2020 from …
Dec 05
The Other Wise Man The Other Wise Man, by Henry van Dyke, is an all-time favorite. The story was burned in my memory, as an elementary-age child, when our church put it on as a play at Christmastime. Our family has read the story for many years. Here is a webpage I put together with …
Jan 03
Howard Thurman Howard Thurman (Nov. 18, 1899, Daytona Beach, FL – Apr. 10, 1981, San Francisco, CA) was an American author, philosopher, theologian, mystic, educator, preacher, and civil rights leader. As a prominent and inspirational religious figure, he played a leading role in many social justice movements and organizations of the 20th century. Dr. Thurman …
Mar 01
Here’s a good list. I do consider prayer and reverence for God as included and implied. My comment was: Yes, I like the way it states they are kind, take …
Jul 31
I did some looking around this afternoon and wanted to write down what I found. I was prompted to do this research after an article appeared in the Washington Post titled, “An After School Satan Club could be coming to your kid’s elementary school.” I’ll comment on the article at the bottom. I am a practicing Christian. …
Dec 31
Ephesians 4: 1 …walk in a manner worthy of the calling to which you have been called… Ephesians 5:2 And walk in love, as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us Ephesians 5:8 …Walk as children of light… Ephesians 5:15 Look carefully then how you walk, not as unwise but as wise, making …
1 John 4:19
http://quoteseverlasting.com/quotations/category/c-s-lewis-2/
