God’s Presence

My area has quite a few rivers and I find myself near them often as I hike nature trails. The rivers have a certain beauty and power of their own, and I enjoy the peace and solitude I find near them. Psalm 46:4-5 says, “There is a river whose streams make glad the city ofContinue reading “God’s Presence”

By Word and Deed

Court room witnesses testify to what they saw or heard. They are sworn to tell the truth. It takes no special skill or power to be this type of witness. However, to be a witness for Jesus Christ, and tell others what the truth, we do need a special power. That power comes in theContinue reading “By Word and Deed”

Forbearance

We’ve driven a few hundred miles over the last couple of days.  It amazes me what people believe are acceptable actions they can take when driving a motor vehicle. I confess that when someone else’s driving endangers the lives of my family members, I can get pretty upset. At times, I am tempted to letContinue reading “Forbearance”

Sources of Joy

Two sources of joy came together for me this week. In the first, we are going to watch our grandson play in the state high school all star football game tonight. The joy is not in the pride of our grandson’s achievements, but rather in watching him enjoy something that means a lot to him.Continue reading “Sources of Joy”

Right Trail

I love to hike nature trails. Some have become familiar to me, but I love to try out new trails. Some trails are made to be wide and easy to follow. These trails are generally well marked and are easy to follow. They are frequented by many hikers. Often times, I see small and narrowContinue reading “Right Trail”