Activity and Restlessness

With the arrival of Thanksgiving and Black Friday, we official enter the holiday season. While the word “holiday” conjures up thoughts of rest and relaxation, the holiday season does anything but provide rest. Shopping provides the opportunity to endure elbow shots to our ribs, along with angry stares and words from frustrated fellow shoppers. PartiesContinue reading “Activity and Restlessness”

Surpassing Knowledge

When we learn something new, most of the time, that new knowledge gives us benefits beyond the information that is learned. Opportunities will come our way that before were unknown to us. We will be able to use this new information in ways that benefit ourselves and others. Paul gave this prayer for the EphesianContinue reading “Surpassing Knowledge”

The Power of Thanksgiving

Have you ever thought about the truth that giving thanks does so much good for us and for others? For one thing, it is impossible to be discouraged while giving thanks for the blessings that we have received. When we receive a gift, it makes us feel good to give thanks and acknowledges the giverContinue reading “The Power of Thanksgiving”

Titles and Attributes

What titles have been given to you in your lifetime? We receive relationship titles like father, mother, son, daughter, etc. We receive job titles like supervisor, director, associate, etc. We may receive other formal or informal titles like good student, counselor, teacher, friend, coworker, etc. We are also often recognized for the attributes that othersContinue reading “Titles and Attributes”

God’s Hands

When we are unable to do something that we need to do, we often place our trust in the hands of experts. We trust our insurance companies to provide support when our lives, health, automobiles, and property is damaged or taken. Banks are entrusted with our money. Health care providers are trusted with helping toContinue reading “God’s Hands”