Everyone likes good news, especially when it is from someone you haven’t talked to in a while. In Solomon’s day welcome news from far away was rare. We are a spoiled lot! Because of technology we can talk to anyone at almost anytime, anywhere in the world. But it is still encouraging to get good […]
Here is another ‘source’ message. This one deals with the source of stress in some homes. The husband makes a wise retreat to find peace. This isn’t the first time we have come across this topic. And it isn’t the first time that I have mentioned that the ‘quarrelsome’ person isn’t always the wife. A […]
Looking at the sources of a thing you can predict the result it will bring. This goes for both good and bad sources and results. When looking at the two sources sited in our reading, I find it interesting that BOTH have to do with ‘wind’. The God made North Wind, and the blustery wind […]
Jesus tells us to love even our enemies. Solomon does too but the way they say it is a little different. Whatever gets you there, love anyway. In Luke 6:27-36 Jesus teaches His disciples, and those gathered around, that they are commanded to rise to a higher standard of love. Those who follow Him are […]
Our author says that songs hurt when sung to a heavy heart. I have a feeling it depends on which kind of songs are sung. Songs actually lift my heart. Music is such a part of who I am that I cannot conceive of them being hurtful. I KNOW taking off a garment on a […]