Sonshine for your soul
Posted in peace on Jun 23rd, 2017
I’ve noticed in life that some people appearing to lack inner peace are the most prone toward trying to impress others.
It seems that they’ve embraced the fallacy that impressive or dramatic external actions are the key to unlocking the inner door to a restful heart.
But there’s a big problem with the lie that external merit […]
Posted in mercy on May 12th, 2017
The next time somebody irritates you, please remember these words:
“Gentle words are a tree of life;
a deceitful tongue crushes the spirit.” (Proverbs 15:4)
One approach builds influence.
The other builds walls.
Let’s build wisely, my friend.
Let’s build bridges over troubled water, one gentle word at a time.
As always, I love you
Martin
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 faith on Oct 1st, 2015
What is the most important thing in life?
Being ready for the next life.
Here is King David’s view of priorities:
“My health may fail, and my spirit may grow weak, but God remains the strength of my heart; He is mine forever.” (Psalm 73:26)
On what — or on whom — is the […]
Posted in Patience on Sep 18th, 2015
Waiting is usually no fun.
But life is better when we learn how to wait with the right attitude.
When we don’t have the right perspective on waiting, we sometimes make bad decisions.
Or at least we wait with griping.
And then we have to wait even longer to have the outcomes we really want.
Let’s keep this verse in […]
Thanks for sharing a few minutes with me. Please pass this message on to family and friends. Blessings!
Martin Drummond