But let each one test (their) own work, and then (their) reason to boast will be in (themselves) alone and not in (their) neighbor(s). –Galatians 6:4 ESV (Parenthesis used in scripture to replace singular pronouns.) As a writer and author, I would love for everyone to read and admire my work. I long for people …
Tag Archives: wisdom
Rest!
According to some religions, Saturday is considered to be the Sabbath Day, the day of rest. Most Christians believe that Sunday is the reserved day. Regardless of what day it is, I believe we should set aside one day during the week to rest and recharge. I would normally write a detailed blog explaining why …
Optimistic
It’s the end of January 2021, and even though I thought we had a bad start to the year, I’m still optimistic about the rest of it. I believe the Covid-19 distribution is going to get better, and I believe by the summer we will be able to do the things we did before the …
Positive Outlook
Having a positive attitude is one of the hallmarks of being a good role model. People will want to come around us, listen to what we have to say, and follow our examples. Can you think of any good role models that are always in a bad mood? I can’t, but if someone you emulate …
Carry On
It doesn’t matter how much things change, to me it’s the same old thing. The only thing that changes is the date. Days turn into weeks, weeks into months, months into years, and years into decades. As a forty plus year old man, to me today is just another day. You may say “what about …
My Letter to the Firestarter
My friend, I’m writing you this letter in an attempt to save your life. It brings me great sorrow to see you self-destruct like this. I think you are a talented, creative young lady. I like the fact that you’re spiritual, even though I wish you would change your focus towards something more positive. And, …
The Problem with Winning
Live in harmony with one another. Do not be haughty, but associate with the lowly. Never be wise in your own sight. Romans 12:16 ESV Why do some people show support for something that is wrong or immoral? Why do some either ignore or turn their heads when something bad is happening in front of …
Renewed
Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me. Psalm 51:10 NIV I want to apologize to the ones that originally followed this blog site. I created it to inspire and to hopefully improve someone’s life. Instead, my blogs have been all over the place. They have been unfocused …
Temptation and Suffering
For in that he himself hath suffered being tempted, he is able to succor them that are tempted. Hebrews 2:18 The above scripture is referring to Jesus Christ. It lets us know that he understands what we go through when we are being tempted by negative influences, because he was tempted and suffered while he …
Book of the Covenant
This book of the law shall not depart out of thy mouth; but thou shalt meditate therein day and night, that thou mayest observe to do according to all that is written therein; for then thou shalt make thy way prosperous, and then thou shalt have good success. Joshua 1:8 The following statement from the …
A Better Tomorrow 