bible – Page 39 – Reluctant Retiree

Let Your Heart Take Courage

Preeminent

When we speak of preeminence, we are usually referring to someone being the best at what they do. For instance, we can say, “He is the preeminent guitarist in our area.” But preeminence can mean so much more. The Merriam-Webster Dictionary defines preeminent as “having paramount rank, dignity, or importance.” Speaking of Jesus, Paul wroteContinue reading “Preeminent”

Before All Things

Love Replaces Debt

I worked for a bank for over 20 years, so I know that banks rarely just cancel a debt. They work hard to receive back the money that they have lended. A debtor that has a debt cancelled would be extremely grateful. In Luke 7:41-43 Jesus tells a story to reveal a truth, “A certainContinue reading “Love Replaces Debt”

Debt Cancelled

Exchanging Gifts

At Christmas time, we are usually in our most generous state of mind. We want to give gifts and want to give generously to the needy. But even then, selfishness creeps below the surface sometimes. We begin to think about how the gift will be received and whether we will get appropriate recognition for theContinue reading “Exchanging Gifts”

Without Expecting Returns

Enriched

God has a storehouse of blessings awaiting those who trust in Him. His grace is sufficient for our every need and His steadfast love is always available to those who call upon Him. However, God expects us not to hoard these blessings, but rather we should share them with others. If we are generous withContinue reading “Enriched”

Bringing Blessings

Transformed

Sometimes, we can look at something and not truly understand the glory of the thing we are looking at. This can be true with a work of art. Until we are given information about the art piece, we may not fully appreciate its beauty and craftsmanship. We can look at the sky and not comprehendContinue reading “Transformed”