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A Proclamation
Governments issue proclamations in the form of legislation that the constituents must follow. Businesses and philanthropic organizations issue proclamations in the form of mission statements and values. God has issued proclamations in the form of prophecies and commands. Unlike other proclamations, God’s proclamations are meant to inspire faith and promote the desire to live godlyContinue reading “A Proclamation”
Joint Heirs
At the end of our lives, we will leave behind every material possession that we have at the time. Those whom we have made heirs will take possession of what was ours. During our lives, however, we also leave an inheritance. We can leave an inheritance of faith, but sincerely following our God. We canContinue reading “Joint Heirs”
God’s Children and Heirs
Fight or Flight
Our fears can make us do foolish things and make bad decisions. We may choose to hide from our fears and shut down. Or we may choose to immediately fight our fears without proper consideration of all aspects of the situation. Either reaction can lead to disastrous results. I Samuel 13:12-13 says, “I (Saul) said,Continue reading “Fight or Flight”
“Forced Myself”
Agony
Feeling agony is very difficult on us in many ways. We may suffer physically in ways that have lasting impacts upon our bodies. We may be troubled mentally and emotionally in a manner that affects our lives for years. Jesus suffered agony in a variety of ways as He paid the price for our salvationContinue reading “Agony”
Sweat Like Blood
Sticky Situation
Yesterday, I was enjoying a nice hike along a gently flowing creek. As I rose to higher ground from the creek bed, I rubbed against a tree and thought nothing of it. Later, I looked at my shirt to find branches and buds from the tree stuck all over my shirt. It took my wifeContinue reading “Sticky Situation”
Reluctant Retiree 