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Comforted By Sticks

In Biblical times a shepherd carried a rod and a staff. The rod was used to fend off predators and the staff was used to draw the sheep close for protection and comfort. Psalm 23:4 says, “for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.” How do the rod and staffContinue reading “Comforted By Sticks”

Pursued By Goodness

In a race the frontrunner works feverishly to maintain the lead through the finish. The frontrunner wants to win by keeping the pursuers behind him. Most of us live with some regrets or things we want to leave behind us. We don’t want those regrets to catch up with us and impact our lives todayContinue reading “Pursued By Goodness”

Wages Versus Gift

We all understand the difference between wages and gifts. Wages we earn through work. We expect to get paid for the work we have done. Gifts are generally freely given. Gifts come from loved ones and express love to us. Wages are earned while gifts are freely given and received. The act of gift givingContinue reading “Wages Versus Gift”

Stumbling

Yesterday I was walking through our grocery store, Meijers, and I suddenly stumbled and fell to the ground. I wasn’t hurt and only have a couple bruises, but I was embarrassed by my fall as several employees came to help me. I would like to say that this is an infrequent occurrence for me, butContinue reading “Stumbling”

I Wish I Had Said That

Sometimes, after I have had a conversation with someone, I wish that I had said something different than what I did say. Often, I regret saying something or speaking in the wrong tone or with the wrong attitude. Other times, I am disappointed that I didn’t say something to the other person that might haveContinue reading “I Wish I Had Said That”