Commissioning

In I Chronicles 28, King David is commissioning his son, Solomon to be the next king. At a formal commissioning service, a person is commended into service. They are given orders and responsibilities of their service. The commissioned person commits to these terms and faithful service of the orders and responsibilities. In I Chronicles 28:9Continue reading “Commissioning”

Numerous Thoughts

I have noticed that my thoughts inevitably influence my actions. If I have negative thoughts, I become discouraged and react negatively to my circumstances. If, however, I have positive thoughts, then my reactions and actions become positive, as well. Our thoughts can also overwhelm us. We can have so many thoughts going through our mindsContinue reading “Numerous Thoughts”

The More We Know

We can form an opinion about someone when we are first introduced to them. However, our opinion is baseless and probably incorrect. The more that we get to know them, our opinion will probably change and become more positive, or more negative. If we develop a negative perception of someone, it is likely that weContinue reading “The More We Know”

I Don’t Get It

I admit that my brain is not as sharp as it used to be. At times, I have trouble understanding what people say or what I see happening around me. New technologies can be beyond my ability to comprehend. I will see or hear things and think to myself, “I just don’t get it.” SoContinue reading “I Don’t Get It”