Category Archives: Uncategorized

Ready To Hear

At my age, I have developed significant hearing loss. Honestly, I try to hear and understand what other people are saying, but many times, I just can’t. A particular problem for me comes when I try to hear someone speak in a noisy environment. The surrounding noise often drowns out the speaker’s voice. I needContinue reading “Ready To Hear”

Covered in Sweat

A few years ago, my wife and I helped with disaster recovery efforts in Houston, Texas after Hurricane Harvey. We assisted home owners with removing destroyed property, floors, and walls caused by the flooding. It was summer time in Houston, so it was hot and humid. I was covered in sweat daily and even myContinue reading “Covered in Sweat”

A Son Is Given

Several hundred years before Jesus was born, God gave Isaiah a prophecy regarding the birth of the Savior.  Isaiah 9:6 says, “For to us a child is born, to us a son is given; and the government shall be upon his shoulder, and his name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, PrinceContinue reading “A Son Is Given”

Putting It All Together

Suppose you receive a box from an unexpected source. You open the box and find hundreds of pieces and one drawing of what the finished product should look like. You scan the pieces and the drawing and decide that you want to put it all together. However, you think that you know how to putContinue reading “Putting It All Together”

Perfection

I am painfully aware of my many imperfections. Although I seek to mature and improve daily, the struggle is real and far from complete. God is and always has been perfect in every way. He has no need to change because He is above reproach and always righteous in every way. Deuteronomy 7:9 says, “KnowContinue reading “Perfection”