My computer dictionary defines fervent as: adjective…having or displaying a passionate intensity: “¢ archaic hot, burning, or glowing. So…given that definition…when you pray, is it ever a fervent prayer? I’ll confess, up front, that my prayers don’t tend to fit that definition. So, am I praying inefficiently or ineffectually? Maybe sometimes…but I believe we can also pray fervently in a cool, calm “voice”. After all, prayer is our … Read the rest…
When you perform or offer charitable deeds, do you want everyone to know about it? Which makes you feel better? Doing charitable deeds or making sure everyone knows it was you? I’ve seen a description floating around, for a couple of years now, that talks about the “feeling” you can get when you do something for others. It’s being called the “helper’s high”. Scientists … Read the rest…
There may be a place, or a situation, or a dream way over there in a far away place that seems to be the answer to all your problems. But… …then again…maybe the answer to all your problems isn’t some “thing” or some “where” or some “one” else. Maybe you just need to remember you’re a beautiful design of God. He gave you a … Read the rest…
When I was a kid, I’d go to work with my Dad on Saturdays. He was a milkman for a long time, and this is when milkmen would have to get up at 3 in the morning to be sure to have the milk delivered in time for breakfast for most of their customers. I remember around daybreak we’d stop somewhere for a hearty … Read the rest…
I’m consistently astounded at how many people right here in America apparently love to hate. By that I mean they seem to truly get their kicks from hating others to the point of even murder. In the past two days I’ve read articles…not by choice but by chance…that talked about things like: Two 12 year old girls stabbing another 12 year old girl…they wanted … Read the rest…
Nothing moves quite like a hummingbird. Here in Colorado, it’s getting to that time of year when we’ll hear them go buzzing by in the back yard. Sometimes they move so fast you only hear ’em. But then sometimes they hover right over the deck or yard and seem to be perfectly content to give you a good, long look. They’re beautiful little birds. … Read the rest…
I remember learning about kinetic and potential energy in high school science class. Kinetic energy is the energy an object possesses due to its motion. Think of your body in a car. You’re just sitting there, but if someone hits the brakes suddenly, kinetic energy forces your body to continue to move. Potential energy is basically that same energy that CAN happen but hasn’t … Read the rest…
