How willing are we to stand up for what we believe in the face of opposition? We may be willing to face verbal abuse for our values. We may even be willing to go into territory dominated by those who oppose our values. Some may be willing to make public protest for their beliefs. SoldiersContinue reading “Standing Up For What You Believe”
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God Is Able
Who Are Really The Poor?
I was thinking about who the poor people are that Jesus commands that we serve. Is it just people living in certain circumstances or only those people who have less than a certain income. I don’t think that Jesus defines being poor by the arbitrary standards set by governments or service organizations. I think weContinue reading “Who Are Really The Poor?”
Considering the Poor
Lost, But Rescued
I was hiking an unfamiliar nature Preserve trail when suddenly the trail was blocked off. I had two choices. I could retrace my steps, but I had already hiked several miles. Or I could try to find a different way to the end of the trail. I foolishly chose the second option. I saw aContinue reading “Lost, But Rescued”
God’s Sheep
Sacrifice
I believe that we look upon sacrifices incorrectly. When we think of sacrifice, we think of what it costs us. We should be thinking of what it does for others, rather than how much it costs us. For instance, we talk about sacrificing some time to help others. But the reality, and most significant partContinue reading “Sacrifice”
Reluctant Retiree 