We have been to the Hanging Rock National Natural Landmark a few times. It is named for a large rock along the Wabash River. The river has eroded much of the lower portion of the rock so that the upper portion actually hangs out over the river. People are not allowed to climb to theContinue reading “Immovable Foundation”
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No Rock Like Our God
What Am I Smelling?
If you go to the perfume counter of a department store, you can sample the smells of various wonderful fragrances. If you pass a cow pasture, you encounter a smell of a completely different type. Sometimes, we encounter smells that are not readily identifiable. II Corinthians 2:14-15 says, “But thanks be to God, who inContinue reading “What Am I Smelling?”
Aroma of Christ
Good News
Receiving good news can revive our souls and lift our spirits. We can find ourselves in a valley of doubt and pity, but the arrival of good news will lift us to the mountain tops to see God’s glory. Revelation 22:3-5 says, “No longer will there be anything accursed, but the throne of God andContinue reading “Good News”
Reign Forevermore
Brushed Off
When we share our struggles with friends, they may make light of them or try to top our troubles with a detailed explanation of their own. When this happens, we can become discouraged and feel like our troubles are not significant in the eyes of other people. Psalm 56:8 says, “You have kept count ofContinue reading “Brushed Off”
Keeping Count
Unpaid Debt
When we cannot repay a debt, we can expect certain things to happen. We may hear from the lender and have discussions about repaying the debt in some form. If we still cannot repay, the loan collateral may be impounded or forfeited by us to the lender. Our credit rating will decline, making it harderContinue reading “Unpaid Debt”
Reluctant Retiree 