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Faith Muscles
When we try something new and are successful at it, we grow more confident the next time that we try it. We know that this works for us physically. We build strength by exercising muscles. The same process works for us in other areas of life. We grown more confident in public speaking by speakingContinue reading “Faith Muscles”
Stone of Help
Guests
We just had guests from Europe stay at our house for a few days. Before they arrived, we did what anyone would do in preparation, making sure that they would be as comfortable as possible during their stay. Isaiah 40:3-5 says, “In the wilderness prepare the way of the LORD; make straight in the desertContinue reading “Guests”
Prepare the Way
Impressions
Most people try to be careful about the impressions they make on others. However, many times we try to make false impressions based upon our own needs and self-centeredness. We dress well to impress with our fashion sense and ability to spend on nice clothes. We try to impress with our wit and wisdom toContinue reading “Impressions”
God’s Delight
Stuffed Animals and Jesus
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”
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”
