Tag Archives: discernment

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”

Walk Upright

As I have said before, I walk a lot of nature trails. I enjoy being outdoors and seeing God’s creation. I mostly hike along well-worn paths. Occasionally, I will veer off onto a side path to see something interesting. The side path always presents some obstacles in the form of insecure footholds and bushes thatContinue reading “Walk Upright”

Pure and Blameless

Our behaviors and attitudes do not occur in a void. These things affect our lives and those around us. When we choose to be kind and love another person, it will positively impact their lives and our lives as well. When we choose to become angry and take it out on another person, it willContinue reading “Pure and Blameless”

Learning Discretion

How can we learn to make wise decisions? How can we discern the right thing to do? First,we must listen to wisdom. Who’s voice are we listening to and can these voices be trusted to impart wisdom? Celebrities, influencers and politicians cannot be trusted to give us the truth upon which we will learn wisdom.Continue reading “Learning Discretion”

Love With Discernment

Most of the time I love my habits and routine behaviors. Knowing that things are in the right place and that certain things will invariably occur is comforting in many situations. Inevitably every day I am faced with making decisions and forced to rely on discernment rather than routine habits. It is at these timesContinue reading “Love With Discernment”

Stumbling

Yesterday I was walking through our grocery store, Meijers, and I suddenly stumbled and fell to the ground. I wasn’t hurt and only have a couple bruises, but I was embarrassed by my fall as several employees came to help me. I would like to say that this is an infrequent occurrence for me, butContinue reading “Stumbling”