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Two Are Better Than One

Building Fortresses

When we were young, we enjoyed making forts out of blankets, sheets and furniture. We would also make towers and forts out of legos, lincoln logs, and blocks of woods. We would imagine that these fortresses protected us from our imaginary enemies and gave us power in some way. Unfortunately, they did not and eventuallyContinue reading “Building Fortresses”

Strong Tower

The Trees Speak

For the last two days, I have been hiking through some forests that are new to me. I don’t know about you, but the forest and the trees seem to speak to me. Just by looking at them, I know the season we are in. New green leaves tell me it is spring moving intoContinue reading “The Trees Speak”

Signs of the Times

Shepherd’s Voice

In John 10, Jesus is recorded as He likened His place with His followers to the role of a Good Shepherd with his sheep. The Good Shepherd protects his sheep and leads them to bountiful postures. The sheep follow the Good Shepherd because they trust him. The sheep know the Good Shepherd’s voice and followContinue reading “Shepherd’s Voice”

Voice of Truth

In the Spotlight

Some people seek the spotlight. They love the opportunity to be deemed noteworthy. Others of us would rather work behind the scenes and not be seen. However, we all enjoy the kind attention given to us by other people. I Samuel 2:9 says, “Now the boy Samuel continued to grow both in stature and inContinue reading “In the Spotlight”

Favor From God and Men

High Jump

Suppose a high jump competition was held and everyone in the world had to participate. So one by one, everyone tried to jump over the bar as we each watched. Some jumped higher than most people, but failed to clear the bar. Others, like myself, did not jump very high and also failed to clearContinue reading “High Jump”