When my children were young, they each had a stuffed animal that went wherever they would go. They found a degree of security and comfort having the stuffed animal with them. We put stuffed animals away as we grow older, but we try to find other comforts and security. We look for comfort in alcoholContinue reading “Stuffed Animals and Jesus”
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Go Therefore
Straining Forward
Philippians 3:13-14 says, “But one thing I do: forgetting what lies behind and straining forward to what lies ahead, I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus.” How sad it is to watch someone wasting their life by wandering aimlessly without goals. It is alsoContinue reading “Straining Forward”
Toward the Goal
Reviving the Spirit
I love being near bodies of water, hearing the sounds and watching the movements. Observing rivers oceans and lakes has a reviving effect upon my soul and brings me peace. In a chaotic world, this peace means a lot to me. Isaiah 57:15 says, “For thus says the One who is high and lifted up,Continue reading “Reviving the Spirit”
High and Lifted Up
True Forever
Think of an adjective like good, strong, kind,or faithful. Now think of a person that you know well. In your mind apply the adjective to the person. Does the person always display the character of the adjective? If we are honest, it is highly unlikely that the person that you thought of always displays theContinue reading “True Forever”
Forever and Always
Clearance
Before going into highly classified areas of our government or before having access to highly classified documents, we must pass governmental standards for clearance. Before entering secured areas of some business operations, we will need to pass their qualifications for access. Before standing before our holy God, we must pass His qualification, which is holiness.Continue reading “Clearance”
Reluctant Retiree 