We all understand the difference between wages and gifts. Wages we earn through work. We expect to get paid for the work we have done. Gifts are generally freely given. Gifts come from loved ones and express love to us. Wages are earned while gifts are freely given and received. The act of gift givingContinue reading “Wages Versus Gift”
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Image of the Invisible God
My wife takes a lot of pictures, mostly of the grandchildren. She does this because the pictures are the images of good times with our beloved grandkids. The pictures help us remember these good times and reflect the images of what our grandkids looked like at the time. If you travel around the country youContinue reading “Image of the Invisible God”
Exalted Name
Have you ever found yourself at awe of the presence of another person? Perhaps you have met a celebrity that you admire. Maybe you have met someone who is a world leader. It could be that you met some universally recognized or personal hero. Whoever, it may have been, your feelings were overwhelmed and youContinue reading “Exalted Name”
From Faith to Compassion
The Bible tells the story of four men with faith. Their friend was a paralytic and very little help was available to him. They heard that Jesus was in town and they knew that He was reported to have done many miracles. They seized the opportunity to bring their friend to Jesus, believing that JesusContinue reading “From Faith to Compassion”
What Love Can Do
When we love someone, we tend to do special things for them. Whether it is an unusual spontaneous act of kindness or a well-planned demonstration of our feelings, we spare no expense and give our greatest effort for the ones who are closest to us. Philippians 2:1-3 says, “Is there any encouragement from belonging toContinue reading “What Love Can Do”
Reluctant Retiree 