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Limited Guarantee

We often buy things that offer a limited guarantee. The guarantee is only effective if certain conditions are active. Unfortunately, we do the same thing with love. We give love only when love is returned in certain ways. If the other person is not meeting our needs, then we withhold love. Fortunately, God does notContinue reading “Limited Guarantee”

Confidence Properly Placed

We build confidence in a variety of ways. Once we gain experience doing something, we become confident that we can do it again. Then, with more experience, we gain even more confidence. Effective training also gives us assurance that we are doing things properly and effectively. A good word from a trusted source can alsoContinue reading “Confidence Properly Placed”

Hiding Place

As kids, we often played the game called “Hide and Seek”. The objective was to hide so that the person who was “it” could not find you. If successful, the “it” person would have to give up and call out that you were free. Sometimes, trouble come at us too frequently and too loudly, soContinue reading “Hiding Place”

What a Shame!

What a shame it would be if a great artist created a beautiful work of art but did not share it with the world. What benefits to others are withheld if a musician creates moving music, but the music is never heard? In the same way, blessings are never received when we withhold our treasuresContinue reading “What a Shame!”

Looking Into the Clouds

I don’t know about you, but I often look at the sky for some sign of incoming weather. Dark clouds threaten rain, while white clouds bring the promise of nice weather. Since I spend a lot of time hiking outdoors, these signs help me to dress properly and know where I may be able toContinue reading “Looking Into the Clouds”