To have the seeds of envy in one’s heart is the greatest of all curses. To be envious of someone else is to rebel against the will of God. Envy only leads to pain. Humans are not perfect, but it is perfection that we must seek. We are in this world with a purpose. We…
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GRATITUDE, ABOVE EVERYTHING ELSE
One of the most important things in life is to appreciate all that God has granted us. We must be grateful. In the haste and hurry of life, it is easy to forget the blessings that fill our lives. The days present many needs and wants, and people work towards pursuing those desires and fulfilling…
WE ARE NOT IN CONTROL
Small things often help us understand big things. Let me explain. Yesterday, I had dinner outside. It was fish fry Friday. Before departing the restaurant, I ordered two pieces of fried cod to be put in a box for me to take home. In spite of having had a nice dinner at the restaurant, I…
PEN, PAPER, AND A SOURCE OF LIGHT
I was asked what the three things are that I couldn’t live without. My answer is: pen, paper, and a source of light. As a writer, I rely on pen and paper to express my thoughts. The paper is the canvas on which my words form colors. As someone who finds freedom through words, I…
BE SOMEONE ELSE FOR A DAY?
I was asked if I could be someone else for a day, who would that be? The answer is: no one. I do not want to be anyone else. To want to be someone else for a day is to reject the will of God. To wish to be a different person, other than one’s…