Tag Archives: blessing

In His Image

As our children grow up, they relate to us in different ways. At first, they are completely dependent upon us and want to stay close to us. As they grow a little older, they begin to desire and demonstrate more and more independence. As teenagers, the relationship completely changes and often is one of tolerance,Continue reading “In His Image”

Attitude Toward Others

I confess. Sometimes, people can irritate and frustrate me. Judging by what I observe in people, I am not the only one who is affected by people in this way. I am not proud of my attitude at these times. Psalm 129:8 says, “nor do those who pass by say, “The blessing of the LORDContinue reading “Attitude Toward Others”

Giving To Be Enriched

Our culture drives us to get as much as we can get, as quickly as we can get it. Get rich schemes can be found all over the internet and social media. Social media are filled with claims of exorbitant incomes by sketchy means. God has a different plan and operates under a different economy.Continue reading “Giving To Be Enriched”

Earning Rewards

Sometimes we are presented with the opportunity to earn rewards. We put in significant effort and time to do what is required, only to find out it was not enough and we don’t receive the reward. It can be devastating and is always discouraging, sometimes to the point of not wanting to try again. PsalmContinue reading “Earning Rewards”

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”