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King’s Face

According to the Map

I hike a lot of nature trails. Often, maps of these trails are available online. If the map is reliable and/or the trail is marked well, following the trail is usually easy. However, the maps don’t tell me about the hills, fallen trees, and other obstacles, making the trail more difficult. I must find theContinue reading “According to the Map”

Firm Adherence to Promises

Worthy Pursuit

Our lives consist of a variety of pursuits. We have many minor pursuits like tickets to a concert or sporting event, a satisfying meal, or winning a board game. But we also have many significant pursuits like finding a spouse, buying our first house, getting that job or promotion, and seeking more material things. However,Continue reading “Worthy Pursuit”

A Righteous Pursuit

Honor

Exodus 20:12 says, “Honor your father and your mother, that your days may be long in the land that the Lord your God is giving you.” Honoring our mother and father is something beyond giving them a special day once a year. We honor our mother and father by becoming the best person we canContinue reading “Honor”

Long Life

One Perfect Hack

A variety of sources offer us hacks to make life easier and better. The reliability of these hacks are in question, however. Also depending upon our specific situation, the hacks may not be useful or effective. One hack has proven faultless time after time. When facing struggles or problems, go to God. He has neverContinue reading “One Perfect Hack”

Fear Not

Doing Good

Sometimes, even when I think I am trying to do something good, the results are confusing. Maybe some selfish motives entered the process. Perhaps I didn’t fully understand the situation. It is only when I am led by God and empowered by His Spirit that I can honestly say that the good that I wantedContinue reading “Doing Good”