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When I am hiking I think about the ultimate victory of reaching my destination, but I am also careful with each step along the way. Each step can bring its own set of dangers. Icy paths and holes can trip me up and can cause me to fail in reaching my destination. Observing the dangersContinue reading “Small Steps”

Many times Jesus spoke in story format to describe God’s kingdom and His relationship with people. In John 10 Jesus uses a picture of sheep to illuminate His relationship with His people. He said, “The sheep hear his voice, and he calls his own sheep by name and leads them out. When he has broughtContinue reading “Like Sheep”

Different occasions call for different attire. Going to the beach requires different clothing than going skiing in the mountains. Working on a construction site requires us to dress differently than when we go to a wedding. We understand that to be useful and accepted at various locations and events we must clothe ourselves properly. I,Continue reading “Properly Dressed”

We are a people of immediacy. We expect things to be done quickly and immediately. When we go into a business, we want immediate attention and quick delivery of what we want. When we call or text someone we expect them to answer and respond now, not even five minutes later. Most of the timeContinue reading “Ready to Answer the Call”

When I was young my father had many faults, but he always kept his promises to me. If he said we would go to the LA Rams football game on Sunday, we went to that game when Sunday arrived. I tried to make sure that I kept my promises to my children based upon myContinue reading “Words of the Upright God”