Journals

November 2, 2016

THE SURVEY

Frequently after making a purchase we instantly get a very impersonal and non-genuine email wanting a report on the transaction, the time of day, the […]

November 1, 2016

SPIRITUAL HYPE

odin writes, “Every grocer has to decide: when packing a quart of strawberries, should your people put the best ones on top?If you do, you’ll […]

October 31, 2016

WHO CAN WE TRUST

I was raised to be careful, cautious and deliberate. It was the way it was where I was. It doesn’t mean there was no trust, […]

October 30, 2016

RUNNING AWAY

It is common logic, and often experience as well, to try and run away from unpleasant circumstances. This might be people, business, school, church, God […]

October 29, 2016

DISICIPLINED BEHAVIOR

“When I pray, coincidences happen; when I stop praying, the coincidences stop happening.”William Temple (1881-1944) Archbishop of Canterbury Dave Peterson writes, “The longing for God […]

October 28, 2016

A FEW THINGS

I first learned the principle of ‘a few things’ years ago while working in construction. From the foundation to the roof takes many skills. Some […]

October 27, 2016

6 November 2016 CORN SEED Saving back a portion of the current crop for sowing of the next crop is called seed corn. It is also a colloquial way of describing saving and preparedness for the future. Without setting aside seed for no other purpose but to plant the next crop is to be assured of a smaller or no crop the next season. Paul, an apostle, writes, “He who supplies seed to the sower and bread for food will supply and multiply your seed for sowing and increase the harvest of your righteousness. You will be enriched in every way to be generous in every way, which through us will produce thanksgiving to God.” The promise is very important. The Lord will provide for our needs (food) and seed for sowing (seed corn) if we are generous in our giving. The wisdom of giving is that we “will be enriched in every way.” Those who belong to the Lord give generously. “Give, and it will be given to you. Good measure, pressed down, shaken together, running over, will be put into your lap. For with the measure you use it will be measured back to you.” Jesus