Tag Archives: faithfulness

Slow Versus Fast

We like some things to happen fast and some things to come our way slowly. We want aging to occur slowly, but healing from our diseases to occur quickly. We want others to move quickly when we want something, but make excuses when we fail to deliver when we promise. We want others and GodContinue reading “Slow Versus Fast”

Entering New Places

When I enter into a place that I have never been before, I experience some exhilaration and some trepidation. The exhilaration comes from the expectations of pleasing experiences. The trepidation comes as a result of fear of the unknown. When we enter into a relationship with Jesus Christ, we can expect to receive forgiveness, mercy,Continue reading “Entering New Places”

Service Attitude

Soon after you walk into a business, you can tell a lot about their service attitudes. Do they greet you with a heartfelt and attentive salutation, or do they ignore you until you arrive at the register? Do they go above and beyond in serving you, or do they help, but only begrudgingly? God welcomesContinue reading “Service Attitude”

According to the Map

I hike a lot of nature trails. Often, maps of these trails are available online. If the map is reliable and/or the trail is marked well, following the trail is usually easy. However, the maps don’t tell me about the hills, fallen trees, and other obstacles, making the trail more difficult. I must find theContinue reading “According to the Map”

Unexpected Help

Sometimes, when I am faced with a problem or struggle, I will find an unexpected way through. It may be in the form of wisdom that I had not previously learned. Or it may come in the form of assistance that I could not forsee coming. Where does this help come from? I believe itContinue reading “Unexpected Help”