Hidden Thoughts by Joe La Bianca

My daughter came in from the snow. She said it was unusually dark inside the house. What does this mean? Can you see God in this? Yes. Her eyes, while outside in the blinding snow were protecting themselves automatically without her knowledge. The lenses closed somewhat to protect the inner eye. God had to program that to happen.
This shows that Someone knew there would be a sun, bright snow, a cursed creation, blindness and a myriad of other things. This shows… Continue

Misplaced Pride

"Vanity and pride are different things, though the words are often used synonymously. A person may be proud without being vain. Pride relates more to our opinion of ourselves; vanity, to what we would have others think of us."
(Jane Austen)

Luke 4:21-30 records Jesus preaching in His hometown. The people are not impressed. After all isn’t He just Joseph’s son?

Misplaced pride can be a tremendous barrier to spiritual growth. There is a right sort of pride to have in ones… Continue