bible – Page 50 – Reluctant Retiree

A Righteous Pursuit

Honor

Exodus 20:12 says, “Honor your father and your mother, that your days may be long in the land that the Lord your God is giving you.” Honoring our mother and father is something beyond giving them a special day once a year. We honor our mother and father by becoming the best person we canContinue reading “Honor”

Long Life

One Perfect Hack

A variety of sources offer us hacks to make life easier and better. The reliability of these hacks are in question, however. Also depending upon our specific situation, the hacks may not be useful or effective. One hack has proven faultless time after time. When facing struggles or problems, go to God. He has neverContinue reading “One Perfect Hack”

Fear Not

Doing Good

Sometimes, even when I think I am trying to do something good, the results are confusing. Maybe some selfish motives entered the process. Perhaps I didn’t fully understand the situation. It is only when I am led by God and empowered by His Spirit that I can honestly say that the good that I wantedContinue reading “Doing Good”

Rejoicing the Heart

Waters Cover the Sea

Today, we spent some time on the shore of Lake Michigan. As far as we could see, we could only see water. I don’t know how much water is in this lake, but I do know that it’s a lot of water, and this is just one of the Great Lakes. Habbakuk 2:14 says, “ForContinue reading “Waters Cover the Sea”

Knowledge of God’s Glory

Arrayed in Glory

At this time every year, the city of Holland, Michigan has what they call the Tulip Time Festival. Tulips are everywhere, adorning the streets, shops, and fields. I am not really a flower guy, but I admit the site is pretty spectacular. Some people try to match the glory of tulips in bloom by applyingContinue reading “Arrayed in Glory”