A man told a pastor that he was concerned that he would not be able to live for God over the long haul of his life. The pastor said, “Do you think you could live for God for one day?” The man said, “I’m not sure.” The pastor said could you live for God for [...]
Over the past few years, I have heard the phrase often repeated, “It’s not how you start, but how you finish that is most important.” I would not argue that the finish is “most important,” but I would hasten to say that a good start is beneficial, as well. For several years in older youth [...]
As a boy, I learned to do “chores.” They were every day activities that were my responsibility, and they were expected to be completed. They were considered “my job,” and I was responsible for doing them routinely, without ever having to be reminded to do them. I was not alone. The boy at the house [...]
Honesty is to speak that which is thought and to do that which is spoken. There are no contradictions or discrepancies in thoughts, words, or actions. If we give attention to being honest in small matters, it will be much easier for us to be honest in larger matters. It is dishonest to say to [...]
First Corinthians 15:33 says, “…evil communications corrupt good manners.” I wonder if parents really teach their children much about manners anymore? Do people still consider manners to be really important? I ran across a list of things that one should never do, from a book published in 1880. I found it on this site. Some of [...]