It is just like a contract. One of the requirements of a contract is mutual agreement. Two parties must agree on a certain matter or condition in order to achieve something. The willingness to agree is powerful. Such a decision, where two people agree, whether on big things or even very small things, is the driving force behind so…
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270. Unlawful Authority
It’s so easy to criticize. Actually it comes quite naturally. From the sidelines of any situation, the perspective is different, and of course, I know exactly how things should look and unfold. My grandfather apparently always said: “You don’t argue about what is beautiful and pleasant.” He wanted to prevent personal preferences from turning conversations into arguments. This applies to…
269. The Only Door That Matters
Just as we previously philosophized about life’s path, there is certainly a lot of symbolism and sayings related to a door. Doors open and doors close—life “doors” that actually signify major decisions that determine a career, residence, and circle of friends. We often speak in this way. I did, however, hear the other day that if you’re in…
268. Road sign and guideposts
Set up road signs; put up guideposts.Take note of the highway, the road that you take. (Jeremiah 31:21) We often talk poetically and philosophically about the journey of life. This is entirely appropriate. Life is indeed a journey. It is not a soft resting place by a stagnant pool of calm water where we can collapse and rest. Perhaps there are times…
267. Saved and yoked
In life there are times that the “fiery oven” of circumstances and affliction is burning with hardship and adversity. Human words are weak and superficial and God’s words are strength and hope. It could only ever be God’s words that transform and renew, that comfort and give hope, that are a refuge and write a song in…
266. The crucible of distress
It is in the quiet crucible of your personal private sufferings that your noblest dreams are born and God’s greatest gifts are given. (Whintley Phipps) I wrote down this quote while watching a Gospel music concert. The singer who said it sounded as if he knew what he was talking about—in a moment, his heart was…
265. Vicious winds and storm
In our weekly Bible study, we discuss Jesus calming the storm on the Sea of Galilee – a wonderful, well-known, and beloved story (Matthew 8:23-27). This event is so ingrained in our knowledge of the Gospels that it might be lost in over-familiarity. With each reading, we have the opportunity to dig deeper and see anew. Our…
264. A sweet fountain
One can hardly begin to write about the wonders of water. Saltwater and freshwater cover more than 70% of the Earth’s surface, and its pollution is a significant headache for environmental experts. Access to fresh, clean water is one of the basic requirements of life. We can’t do without it, and anyone who has ever had water supply…
263. Talk Priorities
Words are the sound of thoughts. For most people, they are the reality of sound- waves in ears, also their own. Words have sound nuances – whisper words, fighting words, love words, hate words. Words are given to humans to convey their inner being and make it public. Words are power. Words are the instrument of lies, but also…
262. Peculiar and unique
One of the outstanding features of the Kingdom of God is the esteem and dignity of every “citizen”. It took me a while and a deeper understanding of the Word to see myself as a saint – set apart for a specific purpose. I had to first learn that my sanctity is not of my own doing,…
Pebbles of Perpetuity 