Insurance policies do us some good when disaster strikes. When our property, appliances, automobiles, and other assets are damaged, we find some assistance and relief from insurance coverage. But insurance policies do not help us overcome the emotional, mental, and spiritual damage done to us by this world. We have to find protection in theseContinue reading “Covered”
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The Lifter of My Head
Encyclopedias
When I was a child, my parents went into debt to purchase a set of encyclopedias. They felt that it was important for us to have this source of knowledge and we did frequently use the encyclopedias for school work and general knowledge questions. Of course, encyclopedias have yielded to online searches and technology. ProverbsContinue reading “Encyclopedias”
Let the Wise Hear
Distractions
Proverbs 4:25-27 says, “Let your eyes look directly forward, and your gaze be straight before you. Ponder the path of your feet; then all your ways will be sure. Do not swerve to the right or to the left; turn your foot away from evil.” We may be distracted by something interesting on our rightContinue reading “Distractions”
Eyes Straight Ahead
Standards
We derive our standards based upon a number of different factors. Some are based upon our experiences and some come from respected and informed sources. And some standards are given to us from such entities as the manufacturers of certain goods. I Samuel 2:2 says, “There is none holy like the Lord: for there isContinue reading “Standards”
Holiness
Plan For the Day
Not many of us start our day by planning to deceive and oppress others. We don’t intentionally scheme to hurt others, but somehow we occasionally do just that. Zechariah 7:9-10 says, “Thus says the LORD of hosts, Render true judgments, show kindness and mercy to one another, do not oppress the widow, the fatherless, theContinue reading “Plan For the Day”
Reluctant Retiree 