Several years ago, a board game called Trivial Pursuit was popular. It involved answering trivia questions. Unfortunately, we can spend our time and energy focusing on trivial pursuits. Things like fame and wealth satisfy us in the short term but quickly fade away or are taken from us. Matthew 6:19-21 says, “Do not lay upContinue reading “Trivial Pursuit”
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Where Is Your Treasure?
That Doesn’t Sound Right
Many times, I have been listening to someone speak and have thought to myself, “That doesn’t sound right.” Then, I will investigate and often find out that what was said was technically correct, but not practically useful. Other times, I will find out that the information was incorrectly and dishonestly compiled to support inaccurate statements.Continue reading “That Doesn’t Sound Right”
Wisdom of the Wise
Building Up or Tearing Down
When we do something nice for someone, somehow we feel good inside. But when we are harsh or unkind toward someone, we feel bad inside and it probably takes some time and specific actions to feel better. Proverbs 11:17 says, “Your own soul is nourished when you are kind, but you destroy yourself when youContinue reading “Building Up or Tearing Down”
Reluctant Retiree 