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My wife and I have lived in at least two places where there was a lot of environmental noise. Our first apartment was next to a bus stop on a busy metropolitan street. Later we lived in a house that backed up to a railroad line. Visitors always noticed the noise and commented about it.Continue reading “Tuned Into God’s Voice”

When we are suffering, well-meaning people often say, “I understand!” Some may truly understand as they have gone through similar afflictions. But for others is just sentiment and no real comfort. Hebrews 2:17-18 says, “Therefore, it is necessary for Jesus to be in every respect like us, his brothers and sisters, so that he couldContinue reading “Perfect and Complete”

The death sentence was finally declared. Our washing machine is officially dead. We have a home warranty, so they have been trying to fix it for eight months. But now, they have given up and will get us a new machine. This is both good and bad news. The good news is that we getContinue reading “Planned Obsolescence”

Everywhere I go I see people with headphones or earphones covering their ears. They may be listening to music or books or just tuning out the noise around them. On top of that, it seems that every place of business is playing music over their sound system. Outside we hear traffic and construction noises. EvenContinue reading “So Much Noise”

We all make mistakes and fail occasionally. Whether it be our vocational progress, financial well-being, social interactions, or physical health, we can feel like we are taking one step forward and falling two steps backwards. It is at times like this that our character is revealed. The apostle Paul experienced this feeling as well. InContinue reading “One Step Forward”