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Flowing Streams

As a diabetic, sometimes I develop a strong thirst that needs to be satisfied. It has never been to the point of feeling like I am crawling in a desert searching for a stream, but it is quite strong. I am not satisfied until I find some refreshment. Psalm 42:1-2 says, “As a deer pantsContinue reading “Flowing Streams”

Getting Things Done

To do great things we must first do certain things. We need to identify the needs. Then, we need to ascertain who can best assist us in meeting those needs. Before we ask for this assistance, we should accurately assess our interests in these needs. Then, we should gather the resources needed to accomplish theContinue reading “Getting Things Done”

Knowing My Thoughts

My wife and I have been married more than 50 years. Sometimes, we will be in a conversation with other people, and still know what our spouse is thinking. However, this knowledge is not complete nor always accurate. When our first two children were very young, our toddler daughter would tell us what her babyContinue reading “Knowing My Thoughts”

Counselor With Me

We can and do get advice from a variety of sources. Counselors can offer wisdom that helps. But counselors do not often go with us to help us implement their advice. They don’t stay with us to remind us what we should do. Psalm 16:7-8 says, “I bless the Lord who gives me counsel; inContinue reading “Counselor With Me”

Adoption Into God’s Family

Unfortunately, the adoption of a child can be a long, expensive, and sometimes frustrating process. But, it is a wonderful thing that the adopting parents are doing for the adopted child. They welcome the child into the newly enlarged family and give the child their name and all the blessings of their family. John 1:12-13Continue reading “Adoption Into God’s Family”