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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”

No Good Thing Withheld

I am a father and grandfather. As such, I would never withhold any good gift that I had within my resources and power to give to both my children and grandchildren. Love does that to a person. We want to give everything we can to those whom we love. Psalm 84:11-12 says, “For the LordContinue reading “No Good Thing Withheld”

Undelivered Promises

Advertising campaigns promise to satisfy our desires, because the products that they offer will bring us good looks, financial success, and the overwhelming admiration of others. Even if these products could deliver on their promises, we would still be left unsatisfied and yearning for more. Instead of seeking these benefits, we should be searching forContinue reading “Undelivered Promises”

What’s Inside

When someone gives us a gift, we are eager to look inside. Hopefully the giver has exercised some careful consideration to giving us something that will please us, or at least something that we may need. If they have, something within us is satisfied with both the giver and the gift. Psalm 65:4 says, “BlessedContinue reading “What’s Inside”