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Delighting In Our Children

I get the biggest and best thrills from watching my own children and grandchildren. We have made it a practice to go to every game, concert, performance, and award ceremony that our kids are involved in and these events delight our hearts. In addition, it is just an awesome privilige and joy to watch themContinue reading “Delighting In Our Children”

I Am Grateful for the Provision

Our needs are met in a variety of ways.  Most often, we work and thus are able to provide for our own physical needs. We depend upon health care professionals to care for our health needs. Our needs for love and support are often provided for by family and friends. We may have other needsContinue reading “I Am Grateful for the Provision”

Misplaced Trust

We have all put our trust in someone only to be disappointed later when they betrayed that trust or were unable to fulfill their promises. People are often unreliable objects of our trust. Equally disappointing are our leaders who appear to be sincere in their promises, but often fail to deliver. Psalm 146:3-5 says, “PutContinue reading “Misplaced Trust”

Majestic Ride

In our recent travels, we have ridden in planes, trains, and various automobiles. All of our rides were comfortable but unspectacular. The only extraordinary ride that I have ever experienced would be the occasional complimentary first class upgrade on a few flights. Some people have traveled in chariots, limousines, executive jets, and yachts. All ofContinue reading “Majestic Ride”

Uphill, Downhill, and Level Ground

Recently, I hiked several trails in the mountains of a national park. All the trails were surrounded by majestic beauty. The uphill portions of the trails were slow going and quickly drained my energy. The downhill portions of the trails were easier and quicker in many ways, but they were also more dangerous as itContinue reading “Uphill, Downhill, and Level Ground”