bible – Page 61 – Reluctant Retiree

“The Way, The Truth, and The Life”

Drifting Away

A ship that is left to drift on the open seas is soon subject to a variety of dangers. The waves and winds set themselves up against the ship and take it wherever they go. However, a ship that is functioning at full power and under the wisdom of an experienced captain will most likelyContinue reading “Drifting Away”

Pay Close Attention

Cold Hearted

When we speak of a cold hearted person, we speak of someone who has no kindness or compassion. They think only of themselves and what is best for them. In the extreme, a cold hearted person may inflict violence on another person. While a warm hearted person is open to receiving others and has concernContinue reading “Cold Hearted”

Heart of Flesh

Works of Art

Let’s imagine for a moment that I am a great artist. In this fantasy, I have created many works of art admired by the world and have become quite famous for my artistic talent. Many of my works are displayed in famous museums around the world. Yet, there is one small piece of art thatContinue reading “Works of Art”

The Work of God’s Fingers

Rain From the Heavens

I have noticed that rain is somewhat unpredictable. Weather forecasters give us a percentage chance of rain for the day, but it actually means that they expect rain to cover that percentage of a certain area. Rain can fall when it is sunny. In our area, we sometimes get rain that doesn’t wet the ground,Continue reading “Rain From the Heavens”

Raining Righteousness

Upholds

The word “uphold” is not one that we use a lot. It means to confirm, support, and maintain. We say, “I uphold the truth,” meaning we confirm our words to be the truth. Certain parts of a building’s structure are designed to uphold the structure or to support and maintain the structural integrity. Where canContinue reading “Upholds”