Yesterday, I got frustrated with unexpected traffic in our area. Two accidents had occurred at different places along a major thoroughfare. To be honest, traffic is rarely a problem in this area. But in my mind, I let the circumstances become a bigger problem than it really was. I forgot about the greater power thatContinue reading “Frustrated”
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Power of Hope
Most of the time we trivialize hope. We hope that it won’t rain. We hope that our car will not break down. We hope that our friend will not frustrate us today. All these hopes are good, but far less than what real hope can deliver to us. Romans 15:13 says, “May the God ofContinue reading “Power of Hope”
Hope With Joy and Peace
No Means to Steer
We are all familiar with the story of Noah and the ark. God told Noah to build an ark in the middle of the wilderness. God gave Noah specific instructions on how to build it, what materials to use, and what the dimensions must be. However, God didn’t give Noah any means of directing theContinue reading “No Means to Steer”
God of Hope
Pure and Blameless
Our behaviors and attitudes do not occur in a void. These things affect our lives and those around us. When we choose to be kind and love another person, it will positively impact their lives and our lives as well. When we choose to become angry and take it out on another person, it willContinue reading “Pure and Blameless”
Abounding Love Plus Knowledge
Released in Power
Sometimes I have something to say, but it seems to get caught up within me somehow and I am unable to say it. Emotions can be the same way. They may well up within me but I am not able to express them or accurately express them. Romans 15:13 says, “May the God of hopeContinue reading “Released in Power”
God of Hope
Love With Discernment
Most of the time I love my habits and routine behaviors. Knowing that things are in the right place and that certain things will invariably occur is comforting in many situations. Inevitably every day I am faced with making decisions and forced to rely on discernment rather than routine habits. It is at these timesContinue reading “Love With Discernment”
Reluctant Retiree 