glory

New Things

The world is constantly changing and the changes often affect us. We often resist the new, as we are comfortable in the ways that we do things. New can mean completely different or just some small change. New things are designed to make things better, so resisting this type of change can only make thingsContinue reading “New Things”

Exulting From Good News

When was the last time that you watched the news program on television and rejoiced at some good news. Frankly, I have stopped watching the news because it is just too depressing. But, perhaps, you rejoiced at the report of your favorite team winning the big game or the candidate that you support winning theContinue reading “Exulting From Good News”

God Takes Pleasure in His People

Holding Water

Fill a 16 ounce cup with water. Now hold it in your right hand, with your arm straight forward from your body. Holding the cup in this position for a few moments is easy for most of us. If we try to hold it in this position for an hour, our arm and hand beginContinue reading “Holding Water”

Transformed

Sometimes, we can look at something and not truly understand the glory of the thing we are looking at. This can be true with a work of art. Until we are given information about the art piece, we may not fully appreciate its beauty and craftsmanship. We can look at the sky and not comprehendContinue reading “Transformed”

Unveiled

Pure and Blameless

Our behaviors and attitudes do not occur in a void. These things affect our lives and those around us. When we choose to be kind and love another person, it will positively impact their lives and our lives as well. When we choose to become angry and take it out on another person, it willContinue reading “Pure and Blameless”

Abounding Love Plus Knowledge

Arrayed in Glory

At this time every year, the city of Holland, Michigan has what they call the Tulip Time Festival. Tulips are everywhere, adorning the streets, shops, and fields. I am not really a flower guy, but I admit the site is pretty spectacular. Some people try to match the glory of tulips in bloom by applyingContinue reading “Arrayed in Glory”