Sonshine for your soul
Posted in encouragement on Sep 13th, 2017
I love how words written nearly 2,000 years ago can still speak as potently as ever about the pattern for successful living and loving.
These words that the Apostle Paul wrote to the Corinthian church can enliven your heart and relationships if you’ll put them into practice today as I will attempt to do:
“Be joyful. Grow […]
Posted in truthfulness on Sep 12th, 2017
It’s easy to fall into the trap of thinking we could never be as faithful as Jesus.
But what set Him apart from the world was not simply His divine origin or supernatural powers. For if He had possessed those yet not lived according to the Isaiah 11:5 Messianic prophecy regarding His nature, you and I […]
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, […]
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Martin Drummond