Six hours to chop down a tree
For the word of God is alive and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart. – Hebrews 4:12 Abraham Lincoln once said, “Give me six hours to chop down a tree and I will spend the […]
The art of honoring others
Be devoted to one another in brotherly love. Honor one another above yourselves. – Romans 12:10 As a male of Latin descent I was brought up in a culture where the men were served by the women. Literally I can remember my mom doing all the washing and cleaning and at dinner time she would […]
A pine tree
The LORD is the strength of his people, a fortress of salvation for his anointed one. – Psalm 28:8 My family lived on a couple of acres growing up. In our back yard were a load of trees, one of those being a pine tree. It was one of those trees that grew those long […]
Who is your enemy?
For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. – Ephesians 6:12 A few years ago I read a series of books entitled The Chronicles of the Door by Gene […]
A loaded question
Let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us – Hebrews 12:1c What is your motivation in life? Loaded question I know, but consider that motivation drives us through the difficult times. It is the goal set before us that we may “persevere through the race marked before us”. For it is in […]
Equal and opposite reaction
So I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh. – Gal 5:16 Newton’s Third Law of Physics, “For every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction” suggests that forces always come in pairs and act equally and oppositely from each other. There are few competing forces […]
Indiana Jones
Those who cling to worthless idols turn away from God’s love for them. – Jonah 2:8 I’m a movie fanatic. One of my favorite series of movies is the Indiana Jones trilogy (not including the recent movie). In the third installment we watch as Indiana Jones and his father chase after the Holy Grail before […]
A footstool
Exalt the Lord our God and worship at his footstool; he is holy. – Psalm 99:5 Proportionately speaking, a footstool is a small accessory compared to a throne. Picture it: God is on the throne (big) and we are welcome to approach His footstool (small). While many Scriptures emphasize God’s imminence (nearness), this one reminds […]
Opinions that count
Encourage one another daily, as long as it is called “Today” – Hebrews 3:13a Most men want their opinion to count. They want to be heard, regarded, and listened to. It’s a sign of respect. Taking the time to sincerely encourage those around you is the quickest path to building respect. You listen to those […]
A phrase you’ve uttered
Set an example for the believers in speech, in life, in love, in faith and in purity. – 1 Timothy 4:12b Do as I say not as I do. Is that a phrase you uttered in your life? Why? Do you act differently at church than you do the rest of the week? Tony Evans […]