In 2 Corinthians the Apostle Paul writes to explain to the Corinthian believers the true nature and high calling of Christian ministry. He speaks of its joys, sufferings, and rewards. In Chapter 7 he expresses an apeal to these believers with these words: “. . . let us purify ourselves from everything that contaminates body and spirit, perfecting holiness out of reverence for God.” I found it interesting that this passage says “let us purify ourselves. . .” This means that the process of Continue Reading
He’s Here: The Effects of a Close Relationship
A friend once told me that she gets excited at the sound of her husband’s keys on the other side of the door as he is coming home from work. Her heart skips a beat! Now ladies, when your heart races at the thought of someone’s presence, that someone is not a stranger. When you smile at the sound of keys at the front door, the person on the other side is not just someone you’ve heard about. When you run to check your appearance in the mirror right quick before the door knob makes a complete Continue Reading
Doing Daily Things Daily
One day a lady called my pharmacy to ask for a refill of her high blood pressure (HBP) medication. I looked in the computer and noticed that she was several days past due for a refill. This suggests that she may not be taking her medication daily as prescribed. So I asked her, “Ma'am, are you taking your HBP medication every day?” She said, “no, my blood pressure is not high every day.” (Well, I guess she told me!) I imagined that each morning she checks her blood pressure and if it is Continue Reading