Sonshine for your soul
Posted in unity on Aug 4th, 2017
From time to time, I encounter people whose hearts are burdened because their family members seem distant from each other or perhaps even at odds with one another.
My soul aches for them because I know how sweet it is when family members experience unity.
I was reminded of this contrast this morning while enjoying my […]
Posted in wisdom on Jul 14th, 2017
“To acquire wisdom is to love yourself;
people who cherish understanding will prosper.”
Are these words from Confucius?
Ghandi?
Will Rogers?
Nope. They’re from a guy who knew a thing or two about wisdom.
A guy named Solomon. (Proverbs 19:8)
Do yourself a huge favor and seek wisdom.
The alternative is like going into a gun battle without bullets — it won’t go […]
Posted in God's leading on Jul 13th, 2017
You learn this early in your driving life as a teenager — if you don’t keep your eyes on the road, bad things happen.
Or you don’t keep your hands on the wheel, bad things happen.
It doesn’t matter how good of a knee driver you think you are, trusting your knee to keep you safe for […]
Posted in gossip on Jul 6th, 2017
Gossip is poison.
Please don’t drink it.
Here’s a 3,000-year-old principle to protect us from imbibing in such caustic potions.
“The first to speak in court sounds right—
until the cross-examination begins.” (Proverbs 18:17)
When somebody starts bad-mouthing another, make sure you check the facts and then challenge the gossiper to do the same.
It’s the right thing to do.
As always, […]
Posted in blessings on Jul 3rd, 2017
This metaphor of a good life is so attractive… I want to see my life represented by this word picture. Perhaps you do, too.
“They are like trees planted along the riverbank,
bearing fruit each season.
Their leaves never wither,
and they prosper in all they do.”
So how can Psalm 1:3 become true in your life […]
Thanks for sharing a few minutes with me. Please pass this message on to family and friends. Blessings!
Martin Drummond