Escape Room

Have you ever been to an escape room? I went to one, but it was in a children’s science museum. This one was fairly basic. You enter and immediately find a clue. You must answer the clue directly to find and answer the next clue. After a series of clues, answered correctly, you make itContinue reading “Escape Room”

Circumstances and Attitudes

Many times, our attitudes are affected by our circumstances. It is easy to be joyful, patient, and loving when things are going the way that we want them to go. On the other hand, it is not so easy to be patient while waiting in a long queue, or joyful when we are sick, orContinue reading “Circumstances and Attitudes”

Freely Given

It feels better to give, when we give generously and freely. When we feel compelled to give, it just doesn’t have the same good feeling. So, when we can, we give to the organizations and causes that we agree with and that we feel are doing good things. Romans 9:15-16 says, “For he says toContinue reading “Freely Given”

Changing Map

Throughout history, kingdoms and nations have come and gone. Some thrive for a while before their weaknesses overcome them. Others are conquered by other kingdoms or nations. The conquering kingdoms then require the defeated nations to serve them. Hebrews 12:28-29 says, “Therefore let us be grateful for receiving a kingdom that cannot be shaken, andContinue reading “Changing Map”

Count On It

We love people that we can count on and circumstances that are familiar. We feel comfortable and secure with these people and circumstances. Psalm 26:3 says, “For your steadfast love is before my eyes, and I walk in your faithfulness.” Notice that the psalmist says that he walks in God’s faithfulness. The psalmist kept hisContinue reading “Count On It”