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 unity on May 4th, 2017
We’ve all met them.
I’m talking about those people at work or in the neighborhood or even within our extended family who love to “stir the pot,” creating tension in groups by means of divisive comments or actions.
There are all sorts of psychological and/or social factors behind such behavior but the effect is often quite costly.
That’s […]
Posted in Uncategorized on Jan 29th, 2016
This is too cute not to share.
Our daughter Jessica melted our hearts a couple of days ago when she shared with us a precious moment that occurred with our granddaughter Mae.
Mae just turned 2 but, in some respects, is advanced beyond her two years.
What occurred points to the value of parents who allow their love […]
Posted in encouragement on Jul 31st, 2015
It’s almost August and a good time to hold ourselves accountable.
Do we make clear and repeated efforts to say and do encouraging things to each of our family members?
Are we known within our congregation as a person who seeks to encourage everybody? Or just a certain few that are our “peeps?”
If I […]
Posted in love on Dec 4th, 2014
If our love for another is contingent upon what they first do for us, then we have a vocabulary problem.
You see, we’re not showing “love” to the person.
Instead, we’re making a deal with the person.
“You do for me and then I will do for you.”
This attitude shows love alright, but it is […]
Thanks for sharing a few minutes with me. Please pass this message on to family and friends. Blessings!
Martin Drummond