It is a blessing to have relationships where wise people can give strong counsel when needed. It is a blessing because without wise counsel it won’t take much to see things go awry. However well things start off and however many achievements you can tick off, the wise are very good at pointing things out […]
Read More Some Blessings from Accountability and OversightThere was the warmth, security and sustenance of the womb. There is safety in the cocoon. There is development there – who is there in month seven is definitely someone different to who was there in month three. For all that, there is little to be concerned about because the cocoon is safe. Then there […]
Read More Why Wisdom: Exposure and Influence“Oh, I didn’t know that.” Back in the late 20th Century at that pivotal transitional stage of life when I was a child legally, but got the feeling I’m not the child I was, there were several sources of information: television news, radio news, newspapers and magazines, the local library, my parents and the friends […]
Read More What You Need To KnowWe have to do what we can and we set up the constructs, formats, methods and processes to help us with that. There are times and places, however, where it’s important to be reminded again of the limitations of what we set up. When they heard who was going to take up the challenge, some […]
Read More You Cannot Be Serious: A Word On The Least LikelyThere is something about having a fit of rage. Observing people have a temper tantrum can be as fascinating as it is tragic. You see the person go from mildly irritated to apoplectic in the space of mere seconds. They really do appear like a boiling pot that overflows as they pour out their rage […]
Read More Blow Up or Build UpIt’s good to stretch yourself. That’s not something I was always comfortable with. My preference back in the day was always to look for the path of least resistance. Certain things came easier to me than others, so I would tend to stay doing those things that came easier to me. That plan seemed to […]
Read More Dealing With the Stretch of LifeIn my mind, we can conquer the world. In love you and I. You and I. You. And. I. Stevie Wonder penned those words to reflect a romantic relationship. I hear you saying that to your bride, Israel. I hear Jesus saying that to His bride the Church of the Living God. And I know […]
Read More We Can Conquer The World: A Prayerful ReflectionThere is no failure in you. That does not mean there is no failure. That does not mean there is no disappointment. That does not mean there are no tears. Those are going to happen. You don’t stop us from experiencing those and you remain right there with us as we do so. Adverse circumstances […]
Read More Marriage – The Storm and The Peace: A Prayerful ReflectionWhen things are secured, that can give confidence. Apparently there was a time when people would be able to leave their doors unlocked and folks felt safe. Times changed and there was the need to put in safety measures. Now if those are in place, there is a sense that there is security, safety and […]
Read More Solid Line of DefenceWhat a wonderful thing the mind is. There are certain settings you can find yourself in where external circumstances can be disturbing. If your mind dwells on those circumstances and then begins to process it, you can find yourself in some bad places. This is what makes the mind so fascinating. There is the capacity […]
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