If you go to the perfume counter of a department store, you can sample the smells of various wonderful fragrances. If you pass a cow pasture, you encounter a smell of a completely different type. Sometimes, we encounter smells that are not readily identifiable. II Corinthians 2:14-15 says, “But thanks be to God, who inContinue reading “What Am I Smelling?”
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Aroma of Christ
Waiting Room
Many diverse thoughts come to us while we are awaiting news in a hospital waiting room. We have thoughts of hope, expecting good news. We have thoughts of fear, suspecting bad news will come. We offer silent prayers for miracles. Psalm 68:28 says, “Summon your power, O God, the power, O God, by which youContinue reading “Waiting Room”
Power Working For Us
Good News
Receiving good news can revive our souls and lift our spirits. We can find ourselves in a valley of doubt and pity, but the arrival of good news will lift us to the mountain tops to see God’s glory. Revelation 22:3-5 says, “No longer will there be anything accursed, but the throne of God andContinue reading “Good News”
Reign Forevermore
All Kinds of Words
We speak and hear all kinds of words during each day. We hear words of kindness meant to encourage us. We hear harsh words designed to humiliate us. We hear words of direction given to lead us in the path that the speaker wants us to go. We hear boastful words meant to promote theContinue reading “All Kinds of Words”
Sweet Words
Forever Promises
When we promise to do something, we must fulfill that promise, no matter the obstacles and without regard to timing. Fulfilling the promise demonstrates our integrity and trustworthiness. We may have to take action to fulfill the promise repeatedly over an extended period of time. Psalm 117 says, “Praise the LORD, all nations! Extol him,Continue reading “Forever Promises”
Reluctant Retiree 