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American Dreamers
In America, we are consumed with making our dreams a reality. In fact, we have the overall expectation of achieving the American Dream. What the American Dream actually means has changed over the years. However, we are taught and have come to believe that we can achieve anything we want, if we just work hardContinue reading “American Dreamers”
Our Dreams
Trees Tell the Story
The Bible uses trees to illuminate many truths. It begins with the story of the Garden, after God had created man, Adam. He is forbidden by God to eat of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil. He eats of the tree, along with Eve, and is banished from the Garden. Also mentionedContinue reading “Trees Tell the Story”
Tree of Life
Be Still!
One of the hardest things for us to do is to be still and wait. We involve ourselves in a flurry of activity designed for us to make things work out as we think that they should. We want control over the events and situations of our lives so we keep ourselves busy trying toContinue reading “Be Still!”
Peace!
Stronger Faith
When our son was young, he enjoyed helping his grandfather in Grandpa’s workshop. Grandpa was skilled in wood craftsmanship and had all the tools. Often, when our son demonstrated that he applied the proper skills, Grandpa would give our son a tool to further his skills. So, our son eventually became quite skilled and hadContinue reading “Stronger Faith”
More Will Be Given
God’s Presence
My area has quite a few rivers and I find myself near them often as I hike nature trails. The rivers have a certain beauty and power of their own, and I enjoy the peace and solitude I find near them. Psalm 46:4-5 says, “There is a river whose streams make glad the city ofContinue reading “God’s Presence”
Reluctant Retiree 