Enemies, Really?

I maybe naive, but I walk through life without thinking that I don’t have any enemies. I tend to think that broken relationships do not equal enemies. But has would an enemy behave in my life? Does someone who doesn’t agree with me constitute an enemy? How about someone who has broken off a relationshipContinue reading “Enemies, Really?”

Work Accomplished

Nehemiah 6:16 says, “And when all our enemies heard of it, all the nations around us were afraid and fell greatly in their own esteem, for they perceived that this work had been accomplished with the help of our God.” God is our ever-present help. When God receives the glory for His help in ourContinue reading “Work Accomplished”

Exchanging Gifts

At Christmas time, we are usually in our most generous state of mind. We want to give gifts and want to give generously to the needy. But even then, selfishness creeps below the surface sometimes. We begin to think about how the gift will be received and whether we will get appropriate recognition for theContinue reading “Exchanging Gifts”

Person Closest To You

Think of the people that have been close to you throughout your life. Have they rejoiced with you when you rejoiced? Have they cried with you when you shed tears. Did they have empathy with you were troubled, to the point of walking with you through your struggle? Would they offer you wise advice andContinue reading “Person Closest To You”