The Gift of Life is not optional
The foray into life is never of a newborn's will. The gift of life is not optional.
The foray into life is never of a newborn's will. The gift of life is not optional.
Jesus' kindness to the blinded throngs was palpable. His heart was lifted and 'raced' for them.
Now there was leaning on Jesus’ bosom one of His disciples, whom Jesus loved.
The finest craftsman, the master at His craft, was universally recognized as without peer.
. . . a man cannot discover anything about his future. (Ecclesiastes 7:14d) Trapped without understanding is irresistible and non-discriminatory. Not one escapes 'time & chance'.
Choose wisdom well. Become accustomed to mining wisdom, it is man's passage to a tomorrow of gain, not loss.
What advice have you offered to one without wisdom? (Job 26:3a) Wisdom's ways are counter-cultural. Fool's rule for personal benefits and mankind does not gain.
A hermit possesses nothing save solitude and the presence of the Lord. He neither owns his cave nor even his breath.
Trial is not only to approve, but improve. ~ Thomas Manton An elderly man continued to struggle and stumble until he topped the steep, square stairwell.
It appears that the desire for virtue by men and women may have been stronger in bygone seasons. History records their unusual pursuits, reflections and affections.