Proverbs 4:25-27 says, “Let your eyes look directly forward, and your gaze be straight before you. Ponder the path of your feet; then all your ways will be sure. Do not swerve to the right or to the left; turn your foot away from evil.” We may be distracted by something interesting on our rightContinue reading “Distractions”
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Eyes Straight Ahead
Standards
We derive our standards based upon a number of different factors. Some are based upon our experiences and some come from respected and informed sources. And some standards are given to us from such entities as the manufacturers of certain goods. I Samuel 2:2 says, “There is none holy like the Lord: for there isContinue reading “Standards”
Holiness
Plan For the Day
Not many of us start our day by planning to deceive and oppress others. We don’t intentionally scheme to hurt others, but somehow we occasionally do just that. Zechariah 7:9-10 says, “Thus says the LORD of hosts, Render true judgments, show kindness and mercy to one another, do not oppress the widow, the fatherless, theContinue reading “Plan For the Day”
Kindness and Mercy
Lease Agreement
Before buying this condominium, we rented an apartment. We had to sign a lease agreement that outlined our responsibilities. We agreed to keep the property clean and only use it for the purpose agreed to in the lease, that is our residence. The property owner agreed to maintain the property for our security and functionalContinue reading “Lease Agreement”
Your Body Is a Temple
Everywhere I look
Perhaps you have had the experience of seeing something or someone seemingly everywhere you look. Maybe it is because you purchased a new car and now you see the exact same car everywhere. Or maybe you just seem to see the same person everywhere you go and you jokingly ask them if they are followingContinue reading “Everywhere I look”
Reluctant Retiree 