We can't have a relationship with Jesus if we don't love Him and understand that He loves us. And to have a relationship of love with anyone you need to spend time with them. So, read the New Testament, pray with it, and afterwards continue to pray. Prayer is just speaking to God, whether it … Continue reading The Prize
Choices
This is about choices. We all are able to, and indeed should make, many important choices in our lives. We can try to go through life never making any great, personal decisions. Actually, it's pretty easy, isn't it? And then we can blame everybody else for our confusion, and fear, and uncertainty. I prefer to … Continue reading Choices
I dreamed a (good) dream
Dreams fascinate me. The meaning behind the crazy stories a brain makes up are truly mystifying and, sometimes, if we pay attention and ask for assistance in deciphering their meaning, we find there's a message in the 'madness.' I read a book one time written by 2 Christian psychologists who approached dream interpretation from its … Continue reading I dreamed a (good) dream
Ups and downs
Life's journey has many ups and downs, as we all know. But we need the valleys to appreciate the mountaintops, right? We not only need them, we should be grateful for them. That sounds strange. Why would we want to be in a desolate, dark place ever? Who wouldn't rather be in the glorious sunshine … Continue reading Ups and downs
