Every Good Gift

At Christmas, we sit around the tree with a sense of expectation. Our hope is that we receive the gifts that we truly want and that someone else gets the socks, underwear, and ties that we don’t really care about. We are blessed when someone gives us something that meets a specific desire, especially ifContinue reading “Every Good Gift”

Quarreling

The first presidential debate will occur tonight. I don’t know what will happen, but I am sure of one thing; that is that quarreling will happen. Each candidate will levy accusations meant to demean the other candidate. Both candidates will say that they are running for the office to serve the country and bring unity.Continue reading “Quarreling”

Lost, But Rescued

I was hiking an unfamiliar nature Preserve trail when suddenly the trail was blocked off. I had two choices. I could retrace my steps, but I had already hiked several miles. Or I could try to find a different way to the end of the trail. I foolishly chose the second option. I saw aContinue reading “Lost, But Rescued”

Walking the Right Path

As I walk a new trail in a forest, I often come across small paths that deviate from the main trail. Sometimes I take those paths, only to find that they lead me to a dead end and then I have to retrace my steps. Following the main trail most often keeps me going inContinue reading “Walking the Right Path”

Finding Success

The world tells us that we can achieve success by working hard and serving ourselves. This kind of success comes with pushing ourselves forward, even at the cost of other people. If we are smart enough, strong enough, and focused enough, we will achieve the goals that we set for ourselves. Of course, God hasContinue reading “Finding Success”