by Keith Jainga
A few weeks ago my sister-in-law was excited to watch a live concert of one of her favorite singers. Not too long after that, when asked about the experience, instead of satisfaction she expressed some disappointment. She still acknowledged the talent of the artist, but the singer was no longer a favorite. As it turns …
How do we react when we observe or encounter someone who doesn’t share our beliefs, values, preferences, or ways of doing things? Many times we follow an “us vs. them” attitude. Consider the following: Some people choose to ridicule or put down those of a different persuasion from theirs. This may come in the form …
Scripture is full of passages that instruct followers of Christ to watch their language. Yet, somehow, many who call themselves Christians still tend to be careless with their words. Let’s reflect on some of these passages. The place to start is Jesus’ warning: “I tell you, on the day of judgment people will give account …
I recently encountered a tech problem with my local network. One day I just could not access the internet with my laptop. I checked my desktop, and I had no problem with it. It was frustrating. The network was out of sync. And I needed to resolve the issue. After some troubleshooting and research, I …
We had our annual family camp last weekend. And just like every other one, this year’s camp had its own unique character. I must confess that when we started on Friday night, I was feeling a little disappointed and discouraged. The room where we gathered seemed rather empty. Attendance was not as I had hoped …
