When my children were young, they each had a stuffed animal that went wherever they would go. They found a degree of security and comfort having the stuffed animal with them. We put stuffed animals away as we grow older, but we try to find other comforts and security. We look for comfort in alcoholContinue reading “Stuffed Animals and Jesus”
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Go Therefore
Touched by Compassion
When we witness an act of kindness and compassion, it stirs our emotions. We are deeply touched because we understand both the receiver and the giver. The giver is moved by feeling and knowing the need of the person who receives compassion. The receiver is emotionally moved by someone acknowledging them and understanding their needs,Continue reading “Touched by Compassion”
The Father’s Compassion
Hopelessness
Homelessness is a human tragedy that affects the body, soul, and spirit of people. The homeless person is often caught in a cycle of discouragement and fear. Hopelessness is also a human tragedy that adversely affects the body, soul, and spirit. The hopeless person is also caught in a cycle of discouragement and fear. IContinue reading “Hopelessness”
Living Hope
Becoming Known
We know celebrities from the things they have done, whether it be acting, creating, leading, speaking, or athletic endeavors. We have observed and come to know things about them from what we have seen and heard. Yet, we ignore what we can know about God through the things He has done for us and aroundContinue reading “Becoming Known”
“You Still Don’t Know?”
GPS and Map Apps
We have discarded paper maps and now use GPS and map apps to find our way. We often trust these programs so much that we are not really paying attention to our surroundings. These programs point the way, often with voice instructions, but we are not really impacted until we trust them on the roadsContinue reading “GPS and Map Apps”
Reluctant Retiree 