bible – Page 109 – Reluctant Retiree

Faithfulness

Undelivered Promises

Advertising campaigns promise to satisfy our desires, because the products that they offer will bring us good looks, financial success, and the overwhelming admiration of others. Even if these products could deliver on their promises, we would still be left unsatisfied and yearning for more. Instead of seeking these benefits, we should be searching forContinue reading “Undelivered Promises”

Satisfied With Goodness

Press Like

Social media has made us aware of making our “likes” known. Whenever we appreciate a post, we are encouraged to press the “Like” button. This action lets the poster know that we have read the post and enjoyed it in some way. Psalm 63:5-6 says, “My soul will be satisfied as with fat and richContinue reading “Press Like”

Satisfies the Soul

Strength In Silence

Walking with God is often a series of paradoxes. For instance, God says that we get strength through silence. This silence means that we wait upon Him to demonstrate His strength in and through us, instead of acting upon our own initiative. He grants us salvation when we surrender to faith in the sacrifice HeContinue reading “Strength In Silence”

A Mighty Fortress

Pure Motives

I have noticed that I am proud of some things that I do and would rather not have other people notice other things that I do. What makes the difference? Many factors could impact how I feel about my actions, but my motives seem to impact me the most. John 3:21 says, “But whoever doesContinue reading “Pure Motives”

Deeds Done In the Light

Our Refuge

The Oxford Language Dictionary defines “refuge” as a condition of being safe or sheltered from pursuit, danger, or trouble. All of us periodically have the need to find refuge from the storms of life. Some of us have very real enemies that we need help defending against. Some of these enemies are within us andContinue reading “Our Refuge”