bible – Page 30 – Reluctant Retiree

God’s Covenant

Appointed

Suppose you apply for your dream job. After your application, they call you in for an interview. You wait a little while, but eventually the company agrees to hire you for this dream job. They hire you, expecting that you will benefit the company by being productive. If you were to accept the job, butContinue reading “Appointed”

Bear Fruit

Remembrance

Only God teaches us the words of righteousness. Only God teaches us words of truth. Only God teaches us words of life. Only God teaches us words of hope. Only God teaches us words of salvation. God has given us His Word, the Bible, for these instructions. Those who trust in Jesus Christ as LordContinue reading “Remembrance”

Teach Us All Things

Looking Ahead

No matter how much we dislike it, problems will find us. The bigger issue comes when we look ahead. Do we imagine frightening effects of the problems, letting fear and worry reign in our hearts? Or do we trust in God, who reigns over all circumstances and powers? In John 14:1-3, Jesus said, “Let notContinue reading “Looking Ahead”

Don’t Let Your Heart Be Troubled

Lighting Up a Room

I have often heard someone describe a person as “one who lights up a room when they enter.” The phrase is used to describe a person who everyone enjoys being around and with. The one who lights up a room brings a positive energy to those around him or her. Colossians 4:5 says, “Walk inContinue reading “Lighting Up a Room”

Seasoned With Salt

Pass It On

So many of the good things that we receive are meant to be passed onto others. When we receive good news, we immediately want to tell others about it. When we are cured from a disease and come across someone else who is similarly suffering, we want to tell them of our experience. When someoneContinue reading “Pass It On”