Often, we are invited into someone’s home. Other times we may choose to visit someone’s home. When the doors open, you can feel whether or not we are truly welcome. Does the door open to warm greetings and invitations or does it open to an unexplained coldness? The door that opens to unity is oneContinue reading “Opening Doors”
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Endurance and Encouragement
Light At The End Of The Tunnel
Many people have spoken of a light at the end of the tunnel. This expression is offered as encouragement that even though we may be passing through dark times, the light at the end of the tunnel remains fixed and will ultimately grant us peace. When we are struggling, we seek some steadfast hope thatContinue reading “Light At The End Of The Tunnel”
Steadfast Anchor of the Soul
Following the Right Lead
We talk about doors opening or closing on opportunities. We become disappointed when the door to a promising opportunity closes and we celebrate when the doors open to a good opportunity. Maybe we should look at these opening and closing doors from a different perspective. Acts 16:6, 9 says, “And they went through the regionContinue reading “Following the Right Lead”
Refuge In the Shadow of God’s Wings
Sometimes the stresses and troubles of the world become too much for us. We want to find some escape and leave it all behind. Some of us take vacations and expect to find relief, at least for a while. Some of us delve into our work or our hobbies to find escape. But once weContinue reading “Refuge In the Shadow of God’s Wings”
Outbursts of Love and Good Deeds
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 