faith – Reluctant Retiree

More Power

Technology teaches us that more power is available to us. Most of us get new electronic devices and use them for some time, only to discover that these new devices can do many more things than how we have used them. In the words of Time Allen on the Home Improvement television show, “More Power”Continue reading “More Power”

Mustard Seed Grain

Come Alive

Sometimes, I can be watching an event when all of a sudden the mood changes. The speaker says something amazing, an athlete accomplishes the spectacular, or the music comes to a crescendo. Then, the spectators are moved from quiet attention to stand to their feet, wildly applaud, and lift their voices in celebration. At thisContinue reading “Come Alive”

The Life I Now Live

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”

Receiving the Promises

Enter Confidently

You have golden tickets to a special event. You’ve dressed appropriately in your finest attire. You know the right people. Your confidence is soaring. When you arrive, you find that the event exceeds your expectations by a wide margin. Hebrews 19-22 says, “Therefore, brothers, since we have confidence to enter the holy places by theContinue reading “Enter Confidently”

What Will We Stand For?

Have you ever fought for a cause that you believe in? Part of the fight is standing firm for truth with love against opposition. Everyone faces opposition at times, whether it be the minimal opposition of unexpected consequences or the significant opposition against firmly held values and beliefs. I Timothy 6:12 says, “Fight the goodContinue reading “What Will We Stand For?”

Fight the Good Fight

Good or Bad

As I go through a typical day, I often ask myself if the thing that I am observing is good or bad. It is not necessarily a bad question to ask as it helps me set the right course for my life. The danger comes if I assign my judgment to the person rather thanContinue reading “Good or Bad”