Tag Archives: faithfulness

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”

Joshua Spoke To God’s People

God had His the people out of slavery in Egypt through a series of mighty miracles. God then led them through the wilderness for forty years. And finally, He fought for them and gave them the land. After all this, Joshua gathers the people and speaks to them, knowing that he will soon leave them.Continue reading “Joshua Spoke To God’s People”

What We Do For Love

Songs have been written about it. Wars have been fought over it. Relationships have endured a lifetime for it. Personal sacrifices to the point of death have been made for. Love motivates us to go to great lengths in order to receive it, give it, and sustain it. Psalm 26:3 says, “For your steadfast loveContinue reading “What We Do For Love”

Doing Good For Goodness’ Sake

It is natural to want some kind of attention and reaction to the good things that we try to do. But, if we are honest, just the feeling that we get for doing good for others and the knowledge that we did the right thing are sufficient rewards. I Samuel 26:23 says, “The LORD rewardsContinue reading “Doing Good For Goodness’ Sake”