Transformation

We all want to be better people and to do better in the things we have to do. Change is hard and it is harder still to change our attitudes and behaviors. Success is sporadic and fleeting at times. Proverbs 3:3-4 says, “Let not steadfast love and faithfulness forsake you; bind them around your neck;Continue reading “Transformation”

Count On It

We love people that we can count on and circumstances that are familiar. We feel comfortable and secure with these people and circumstances. Psalm 26:3 says, “For your steadfast love is before my eyes, and I walk in your faithfulness.” Notice that the psalmist says that he walks in God’s faithfulness. The psalmist kept hisContinue reading “Count On It”

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”