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Marvelous Things

Together Forever

Tomorrow, we will take our son, his wife and their three kids to the airport. They are beginning their journey to serve the Lord in Europe. We are proud of their commitment and excited for the impact that their new venture will undoubtedly make upon others and themselves. Yet, it is still hard to sayContinue reading “Together Forever”

The Sound of the Trumpet of God

Providing

We all need certain things to move forward in life, and sometimes, to just make it through the day. The variety of things that we can need makes it challenging to provide for these needs without help. Most often that help should come from our families. Unfortunately, we often fail to provide what it needed,Continue reading “Providing”

Family

Ignoring Heart Issues

I suppose that we are all guilty at times of saying one thing and doing quite a different thing. In these cases, our actions do not match our values. Hypocrisy brings out judgment from other people, but also is of great concern to God. In Matthew 22:23 Jesus condemns the religious leaders and says, “WoeContinue reading “Ignoring Heart Issues”

Woe to the Religious Hypocrites

Trail Map

Sometimes, I am familiar with the trail that I am hiking, but many times, I am not. On those occasions, it is very helpful to have a trail map. The map informs me of my position and helps guide me to the finish. Without a trail map, I have gotten lost and put myself inContinue reading “Trail Map”

Don’t Run In Vain

Life Insurance

We may buy life insurance, but it does nothing to protect our lives. It just pays our beneficiaries in the event of our death. Other insurance works the same way. Auto insurance doesn’t protect the car but only pays for repairs. Health insurance doesn’t protect our health but pays for the services when we areContinue reading “Life Insurance”