Sometimes, we are really good at doing certain things, and it takes little effort for us to succeed at using these innate gifts. Other times, we have to work really hard at something to succeed. In either case, our motivation for success is important. Are we trying to help others or serve selfish ambitions? IContinue reading “Wow! You Are Really Good At That!”
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For the Common Good
We Need Each Other
I am an extremely introverted person. Being with people drains my energy. Often, I need to take time alone to recharge after social activity. Yet even I know that I need other people. I need to give and receive love and support. I also know that I am better with other people. Ecclesiastes 4:9-10 says,Continue reading “We Need Each Other”
“Two Are Better Than One”
Preferences
Throughout our lives we develop preferences. We like to eat certain things, live in a particular area, gather a group of friends that we prefer to spend time with, and watch specific shows. A problem with our preferences is that they become strong enough to exclude nonpreferential things. A worse affect of preferences is theirContinue reading “Preferences”
He Breaks Down the Dividing Wall
What Love Can Do
When we love someone, we tend to do special things for them. Whether it is an unusual spontaneous act of kindness or a well-planned demonstration of our feelings, we spare no expense and give our greatest effort for the ones who are closest to us. Philippians 2:1-3 says, “Is there any encouragement from belonging toContinue reading “What Love Can Do”
Reluctant Retiree 