When we go to a repair shop and then find out that they don’t have the tools or knowledge to fix our item, we are frustrated and disappointed. How much more disappointing it is to find out that we have a terminal health condition that cannot be healed. In Jeremiah 32:17, Jeremiah prays, “Ah, LordContinue reading “Avoiding Disappointment”
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Nothing Is Too Hard
Worthy of Praise
If someone accomplishes a spectacular feat that no one else has ever been able to accomplish, we heap all sorts of praise upon that person. We say that they are worthy of the honor given to them. Nehemiah 9:6 says, “You are the LORD, you alone. You have made heaven, the heaven of heavens, withContinue reading “Worthy of Praise”
God Alone
Trivial Pursuit
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”
Where Is Your Treasure?
Earth Shaking
When we watch or read the global news, we can easily have the sense that the world is falling apart. We hear of wars, earthquakes, violence, and economic upheavel and can be overcome with a sense of dread. The same type of feeling can be even more intense when we hear tragic personal news. NewsContinue reading “Earth Shaking”
Kept Steady
Looking Ahead to Something Better
We are used to looking ahead for better things. We will try hacks from social media in an effort to make things easier. We look forward to vacations to enjoy different scenery and opportunities. We may scan job postings to see if a position may better fit our needs. In each of these cases, weContinue reading “Looking Ahead to Something Better”
