Today is election day in our country. People place their hopes on their favorite candidates, and they fear what will happen if the opposition wins. However, after election day, hope begins to fade again, and disappointment rises with the failures of the new leaders to deliver on their promises. Fears replace hope. Romans 5:2 says,Continue reading “Fading Hope”
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Hope of God’s Glory
Delighting In Our Children
I get the biggest and best thrills from watching my own children and grandchildren. We have made it a practice to go to every game, concert, performance, and award ceremony that our kids are involved in and these events delight our hearts. In addition, it is just an awesome privilige and joy to watch themContinue reading “Delighting In Our Children”
Unproductive
Sometimes, I get frustrated when something that I am trying to do is just not working. Perhaps I didn’t plan well. Maybe I didn’t have the proper tools. Sometimes, I just don’t know how to do the task. In any case, it’s true that I am not equipped to do the job at the time.Continue reading “Unproductive”
Peace and Glory
Powerful and Majestic
Have you ever been in the presence of someone who seems to command the audience around them? Perhaps it was a celebrity whom everyone is seeking to meet and know. But maybe, it was someone with great confidence and boldness that seems to command the respect of others. Psalm 29:2-3 says, “The voice of theContinue reading “Powerful and Majestic”
Voice of the Lord
Gifted to Serve
We tend to glorify the gifted person. The athlete who is extremely talented and successful is honored with accolades and awards, along with large sums of money. The talented actor or actress is wooed by an adoring public. The successful businessperson is honored in a variety of venues. But all these honors and most ofContinue reading “Gifted to Serve”
God’s Varied Grace
Majesty
For us in the United States, the word majesty is not often used. We may speak of the majesty of the stars in the sky or some other natural phenomenom. Some may speak of majesty of a high profile event with dignataries or celebrities. According to the Oxford Languages Dictionary the word, majesty, means impressiveContinue reading “Majesty”
Reluctant Retiree 