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Throughout recorded history mankind has remained hopeful, even through the most dire circumstances. We hear stories of the Fountain of Youth and pursue the dream of neverending youthfulness. Legends, such as the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow, lead us to search for easy wealth. Nowadays, the millions offered by lotteries causeContinue reading “Hopeful”

We can be emotionally, spiritually, and intellectually moved by any number of events. Lately I have been overwhelmed by watching my grandchildren perform to their best ability in school plays and on the athletic fields. We also can experience many touching feelings while watching our favorite team play or by undertaking in a community event.Continue reading “Touched By Jesus”

We all know people who inflate their importance. They boast of their accomplishments and freely speak their opinions, saying that they are telling it like it is, when they are only speaking from their limited knowledge. Or they may be an athlete pounding their chests and drawing attention to themselves, when it was really theContinue reading “Opposite of Faith”

Most parents give loving instructions to their children to help them learn good character attributes and the good things that they should do. Despite the many words we may use in these instructions, our own character and what we do as parents is a better teacher. We can demonstrate compassion for those in need, notContinue reading “In the Way That They Should Go”

Many of us have our day planned before we wake up in the morning. Often the day is planned for us with kids activities, family gatherings, work meetings, and necessary errands. It is easy going through the day without thinking about whether we are doing the right or most beneficial things. Psalm 143:8 says, “LetContinue reading “On the Calendar”