http://tofillalittlespace.voxtropolis.com Understanding the World and One's Place in It Mon, 21 Jul 2008 18:51:20 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en The problems which life inflicts on members of the human family cannot be taken lightly when they first affect us. The sooner they are confronted and dealt with, the better. Postponement will only increase their hold on us; ignoring them will magnify the damage they cause to us! This is particularly ... http://tofillalittlespace.voxtropolis.com/2008/07/20/dont-ignore-your-conflicts/ One of Jesus' commandments, which is so often ignored, exhorts: "Judge not that you be not judged" (Matthew 7:11). The tendency of so many, unfortunately, is not to withhold judgment but, rather, to jump into conclusions, to rush into condemnation, either of people or situations, long before all the facts ... http://tofillalittlespace.voxtropolis.com/2008/07/13/delay-judgment-and-live-more-joyfully/ All human beings need at least one close relative, or intimate friend, who knows them well, and unto whom they may confide their deepest thoughts and heart intentions. Yet, none of that can ever supercede the total knowledge God has of each of His human creatures. Indeed, we who are ... http://tofillalittlespace.voxtropolis.com/2008/07/06/god-knows-you-well/ Psalm 68:6 affirms that God "sets the solitary in families," and the greatest manifestation of such reality is found in His provision of the universal Church. There, through the ages, He continues to gather all His redeemed, out of every tribe, and tongue, and people, and nation. Physical homelessness, unfortunately, has ... http://tofillalittlespace.voxtropolis.com/2008/06/29/avoid-spiritual-homelessness/ Recently I re-read a sentence from Horace Bushnell which I had underlined in one of my books, several years ago. His statement is the reminder that "somewhere under the stars God has a job for you to do and nobody else can do it." This is true of not just a ... http://tofillalittlespace.voxtropolis.com/2008/06/22/dont-neglect-your-divine-assignment/ Many people dream of reaching a mountain top for the opportunities they anticipate finding there. Yet, they may not realize that the greatest treasures available to them can easily be found near to where they already are, if not inside them and their fellows. Climbing to a mountain top provides a ... http://tofillalittlespace.voxtropolis.com/2008/06/15/finding-treasures-where-you-are/ A little boy returned home after attending his Sunday School class. He eagerly approached his church-going father with an important question. What he wanted was a definition of a Christian. His dad gladly elaborated, in some detail, all the attributes a true Christian should manifest by word and deed. When the ... http://tofillalittlespace.voxtropolis.com/2008/06/08/what-is-a-christian/ It is good to be adventurous, boldly attempting new feats, exploring uncharted territory, venturing into places and situations you haven't seen before. Taking risks leads anyone to an exhilarating life! Don't fear it! Even a turtle won't get anywhere unless it sticks its neck out! And so must you! Yet, it ... http://tofillalittlespace.voxtropolis.com/2008/05/19/dont-fear-taking-risks/ Persons are best served who plan their day's activities. Much more can be accomplished when people organize themselves and operate within that plan. God has given humankind twenty-four hours each new day, which can be divided realistically for maximum achievement. Bodies and minds need rest for greater productivity the next day. ... http://tofillalittlespace.voxtropolis.com/2008/05/11/living-and-acting-organized/ We cannot give the appearance of being anything other than what we really are. The impressions we give may work out for a while but very quickly people will catch up with who we truly are! We are not what others think we are; we are far from being what ... http://tofillalittlespace.voxtropolis.com/2008/05/04/our-need-for-authenticity/