A person who is spontaneous has the ability to act on the spur of the moment. Spontaneity is the freedom to burst out of the routine to discover creativity and adventure. It is the cultivation of awareness that causes you to stop and smell the roses. Spontaneity […]
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Conception is the Entitlement of Life
In an age of invetro-fertilization, surrogate mothering, artificial insemination, and cloning, I have yet to hear of anyone creating DNA from absolutely nothing. Man does not have the ability to unlock that mystery. God only, holds the title deed to that secret. He alone, should have the […]
Read moreVision is the Blueprint of Life
Did you know that God has a vision for you? God is the master architect. The Bible is His blueprint. The blueprint is a picture of the vision with explicit instructions to carry out His purpose for your life. God has a specific plan “just for you.” […]
Read moreDivine Providence is the Placement of Life
The word placement in this context does not pertain to status. It is used in reference to your starting point. There are a number of things about you that cannot be changed. You were not given a choice in the matter. You were not allowed to choose […]
Read moreRepentance is the Reformation of Life
Repentance produces reformation. Reformation brings about corrective, positive improvement in behavior. It demands a total transformation of the mind, will, and emotions. True repentance is remorse that results in an “about-face” change of direction. Jesus said, “Unless you repent, you will all likewise perish.” Luke 13:3 […]
Read moreBreath is the Spirit of Life
Have you ever put your hand in front of your mouth when you were speaking? You can actually feel your breath as you articulate each word. Jesus said, “…It is the Spirit who gives life; the words that I speak are spirit, and they are life.” John […]
Read moreStyle is the Spice of Life
Have you ever thought about how boring it would be if God had made all of us exactly alike? Can you imagine everyone created with cookie cutter conformity? God designed every person uniquely different. Our differences produce a variety of styles, which add spice to life. A […]
Read morePatience is the Trial of Life
We live in an age of instant gratification. We have instant potatoes, instant rice, and instant pudding which actually isn’t bad. However, I remember the days of hand-cranked homemade ice cream. I would watch the salt melt the ice on the outside and imagine the taste of […]
Read moreLemonade is the Alternative of Life
My dad bought a “lemon” one time. It was a used car. Before he even got it home it made a weird sound, started smoking, and left him stranded on the road. My parents laughed about their “as is” bargain. Dad said, “I think I just bought […]
Read moreConfusion is the Vertigo of Life
Everything in life is not always as it appears. Vertigo is a condition of dizziness that causes confusion and a loss of equilibrium. For example, when a pilot develops vertigo, he can no longer decipher if the airplane is right side up or upside down. If he […]
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