Most of our boasting about ourselves is pure foolishness. We often forget about those who helped and supported us in our achievements. It is like the football player who scores a touchdown and immediately goes into an elaborate and showy celebration on the field. He has forgotten the linemen who blocked, the quarterback who threwContinue reading “Foolishly Boasting”
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No Human Can Boast
What a Shame!
What a shame it would be if a great artist created a beautiful work of art but did not share it with the world. What benefits to others are withheld if a musician creates moving music, but the music is never heard? In the same way, blessings are never received when we withhold our treasuresContinue reading “What a Shame!”
Clouds Without Rain
Incorrect Sense of Self
I see it all the time. Someone comes into my life on a casual basis and seems to make a show of everything. They walk arrogantly into a room and then spout the most prideful of words. They often treat other people with contempt or by looking down on them in some way. Further examination,Continue reading “Incorrect Sense of Self”
Simplicity and Sincerity
Simplicity
Have you noticed the correlation between possessions and time? The more possessions we obtain, the more time it takes to care for and manage these possessions. Several years ago, my wife and I gave away almost all of our possessions as we headed overseas to live for several years. It was a freeing experience, notContinue reading “Simplicity”
Reluctant Retiree 