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We are bombarded by people with big ideas? In a variety of media, they boast of hacks and advice that will change our lives. Most have little background, experience, training or expertise to be making such bold claims. They rely almost completely on their limited personal observations. But their voices are loud and their presentationsContinue reading “Big Talk, but…”

“Do not be deceived, my beloved brothers. Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights with whom there is no variation or shadow due to change.” James 1:16-17 If we ask Him, God will give us what our hearts truly need. If we need some peace,Continue reading “Coming Down From Above”

Many people have ideas of what God desires from us. They are not shy about speaking their opinions. Most of these ideas are derived from their opinions about what God is like. For instance they may believe that God is peace, so He wants us to live in peace with each other. Unfortunately these opinionsContinue reading “What God Wants”

Two weeks ago we hiked the Pumpkinvine Nature Trail from Abshire Park toward Middlebury. The wildflowers were in full bloom and we were awestruck by the array of colors. Today we hiked the same trail, but almost all the flowers were gone. The wildflowers had bloomed quickly and just as suddenly had lost their flowers.Continue reading “The Flowers Fall”

When we give gifts, we think about what the other person needs or wants. We want to give something that pleases them. Our desire is to honor them and demonstrate our love. Hebrews 13:15-16 says, “Through him then let us continually offer up a sacrifice of praise to God, that is, the fruit of lipsContinue reading “Acts That Please God”