“No one is born either naturally or supernaturally with character; it must be developed. Nor are we born with habits–we have to form Godly habits on the basis of the new life God has placed in us. We are not to be seen as God’s perfect, bright shining example, but to be seen as the everyday essence of ordinary life exhibiting …
Does anybody else have trouble with time? Time is kind of like money. The more of it you have, the more you feel you need. At least, in my case. In the past, I’ve been much busier than I am today–at least busier with “tangible” activities like a paying job, small children, studying for a degree, etc. But writing…well, I …
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What’s Your "Weather" Like Today?
Yesterday the weather was muggy. Hot. Humid. Off and on downpours intermingled with a fickle sun. This morning when I stepped outside I was greeted by much cooler, non-humid air. The sun is shining, birds are singing…it is beautiful. Totally different from yesterday. My neighbor had told me that it was going to cool off a lot. I really didn’t believe her …
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What We Have in Common with Zacchaeus Part 2
When Jesus reached the spot (where Zacchaeus was hiding in the tree), He looked up and said, “Zacchaeus, come down immediately. I must stay at your house today” (Luke 19:5). Was Jesus in a rush? He used strong words. He told the tax collector that He must stay at his house. And did you get that Jesus isn’t just inviting Himself …
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What We Have in Common with Zacchaeus
courtesy of Wikipedia (Luke 19:1-9) Lee paraphrase and commentary: He was a short man. I’m picturing Danny Devito (if I had to hire an actor to play his part). He was a chief tax collector—not just a tax collector but a chief one who had acquired a lot of money illegally. The IRS would’ve been breathing down his neck in …
