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I hike 10-12 miles everyday, except Sunday. On Mondays I am strong and the hike seems to be no trouble at all. By Thursday, I am getting weaker and really wouldn’t mind taking a day off. By Saturday, it becomes a real chore to hit the trails and keep going. Endurance takes practice and someContinue reading “Faithful Endurance”

Ponce de Leon is believed to have searched for the Fountain of Youth. Many people of my generation would like to find this fountain so that they can become young again. I am not so enamored with the idea because I don’t want to make the same mistakes again or even create a new setContinue reading “Washing of Regeneration”

When I am listening to someone speak, sometimes my mind wanders and I don’t understand what they are saying. I may miss out on something important that they have to say. To gain wisdom and understanding, in personal matters and in life, we must earnestly seek wisdom and try to understand its truths as theyContinue reading “Attentive to Wisdom”

Where we look governs what happens next. We all know these warnings; “look before you leap”, “look both ways before crossing the street”, “look before you step forward”, and “look forward and not behind”. Looking entails knowing what dangers lie ahead and trusting that you are ready to move. Psalm 34:4-5 says, “I sought theContinue reading “Look”

We have all been harmed by empty words spoken to us. Politicians frequently make promises that they cannot or will not keep. Salespeople speak freely about the wonderful features of their product or service, knowing full well that they are overstating the benefits. Family members and friends promise undying love but leave at the firstContinue reading “Empty Words”