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Understood
Do you often feel like no one “gets” you? Do you speak with friends and feel like they don’t understand what you have said, or worse yet, that they can’t comprehend your challenges? Boy, I sure have these struggles. I will say something, and the response has nothing to do with what I just expressed.Continue reading “Understood”
Sympathetic
Exulting From Good News
When was the last time that you watched the news program on television and rejoiced at some good news. Frankly, I have stopped watching the news because it is just too depressing. But, perhaps, you rejoiced at the report of your favorite team winning the big game or the candidate that you support winning theContinue reading “Exulting From Good News”
God Takes Pleasure in His People
Rewards
We are trained through experience to expect rewards as a result of our efforts. We work at our jobs and expect compensation. We play sports in an effort to win trophies, ribbons, and acclaim. We often do good with a thought as to what we might receive in return. God’s economy doesn’t work in theContinue reading “Rewards”
Take Courage!
Silver Refining
In an effort to remove impurities, silver refining is a complex process. It may use electrolytes and acids and/or heat. The goal is to produce pure and undefiled silver. Psalm 12:6 says, “The words of the LORD are pure words, like silver refined in a furnace on the ground, purified seven times.” God’s Word isContinue reading “Silver Refining”
Pure Words
Opponents Come and Go
Opponents try to prevent us from achieving what we want to do. Opposition comes in many forms and at varying times. It may come in the form of a coworker who resists your efforts to finish the project assigned to you. Opposition may come through the betrayal of a close friend. Our opponent may beContinue reading “Opponents Come and Go”
Reluctant Retiree 