We are in the habit of resolving to do good things. Every New Year we make resolutions to things which are good for us and those which are good for others. Often, we quickly find out that we are not up to the task of completing our resolutions. We have every intention of doing theseContinue reading “Resolve for Good”
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Joshua Spoke To God’s People
God had His the people out of slavery in Egypt through a series of mighty miracles. God then led them through the wilderness for forty years. And finally, He fought for them and gave them the land. After all this, Joshua gathers the people and speaks to them, knowing that he will soon leave them.Continue reading “Joshua Spoke To God’s People”
A Wrapped Gift For You
Christmas comes with a lot of expectations. We look forward to the gifts, the lights, the songs, the family gatherings, and joy. The first Christmas came with some expectations also. The people were looking for a Savior, the Messiah. They expected Him to arrive with great fanfare and celebration. Instead, God chose a humble meansContinue reading “A Wrapped Gift For You”
Putting It All Together
Suppose you receive a box from an unexpected source. You open the box and find hundreds of pieces and one drawing of what the finished product should look like. You scan the pieces and the drawing and decide that you want to put it all together. However, you think that you know how to putContinue reading “Putting It All Together”
Master’s Way
Several years ago, my father in law helped us remodel our kitchen. Actually, I helped him remodel our kitchen as he was a master woodworker. Occassionally, he would give me a task to do while giving me some basic instructions on how to do it. Unfortunately, I often would do the task incorrectly and wouldContinue reading “Master’s Way”
Covered By Blood
Romans 4:7-8 says, “Blessed are those whose lawless deeds are forgiven, and whose sins are covered; blessed is the man against whom the Lord will not count his sin.” We all sin, but the blood of Jesus covers our sins so that they are removed from us and God does not count them against thoseContinue reading “Covered By Blood”
Receiving Honor
What if you were chosen to receive a distinguished honor? And what if that honor was to be bestowed to you by a person or group that you greatly admire, making the honor that much more meaningful to you? But, what if they placed some requirements upon you that you didn’t really care for, likeContinue reading “Receiving Honor”
Unequalled Jury
If you have spent time in a courtroom as a juror, plaintiff, defense, lawyer or observer, you know that the courtroom is designer to discover the truth. Witnesses state their knowledge, evidence is presented, and lawyers advocate their cases. Unfortunately, sometimes tricks and showmanship overwhelm the evidence in the eyes of the ones who judge.Continue reading “Unequalled Jury”
Discarding the Worthless
Psalm 101:2-3 says, “I will ponder the way that is blameless. Oh when will you come to me? I will walk with integrity of heart within my house. I will not set before my eyes anything that is worthless. I hate the work of those who fall away; it shall not cling to me.” NothingContinue reading “Discarding the Worthless”
Good Things Come Together
Have you ever been trying to do a good thing, but you faced some obstacles. Then someone else is also trying to do a good thing, and their efforts facilitate the good work you are trying to do. God is the master of bringing good things together to do awesome works. He is able toContinue reading “Good Things Come Together”
Reluctant Retiree 