Some relationships, though not many, go along smoothly over time. It may be that the people involved share views, values, lifestyles, or whatever, making them very compatible. Unfortunately, most of us struggle in relationships. Quarrels come and go, problems arise, and tempers flare. We want our relationships with others to succeed and be mutually satisfying,Continue reading “Relationships”
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Run With Endurance
Levels of Promises
From my experience, promises come with different levels of fulfillment. A casual promise is an expression of the intent to do something, but may or may not come with the actual implementation of the promise. Then there is the contractual promise that guarantees implementation of action or legal consequences ensue. We also have promises basedContinue reading “Levels of Promises”
The Promise
Changed Lives
Have you ever sat under instruction that changed your life? Perhaps it was some form of financial class that helped you better secure your future along with providing for your family now. Maybe it was some stress management seminar that helped you deal with the anxieties you face. Good instruction can improve our lives ifContinue reading “Changed Lives”
Our Charge
Exalted Name
Have you ever found yourself at awe of the presence of another person? Perhaps you have met a celebrity that you admire. Maybe you have met someone who is a world leader. It could be that you met some universally recognized or personal hero. Whoever, it may have been, your feelings were overwhelmed and youContinue reading “Exalted Name”
Why Is God So Slow?
God has given us many promises and He fulfills every one of them. Yet sometimes He seems to be very slow when we ask Him for something, even if our request is clearly within the will of God. When we ask for patience, God says, “Wait”. Why? Because waiting is the very nature of patience,Continue reading “Why Is God So Slow?”
My Truth
When someone says that they tell it like it is, their words are their truth. They may sincerely believe that they are speaking the absolute truth, but in most cases they are speaking “their truth”. This is their opinion that has moved into the category of truth for them. But this relative truth is limitedContinue reading “My Truth”
Fragrance of Jesus
Sometimes we say, “I stunk”, when we don’t meet our expectations at some task. We will even say that other people stunk when they did not do something particularly well. Somehow odor and performance have become linked. II Corinthians 2:14 says, “But thanks be to God, who in Christ always leads us in triumphal procession,Continue reading “Fragrance of Jesus”
Reluctant Retiree 