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God of Hope

What God Has Done

So much of the worship and teaching in the church is about what God has done for us. While that is good and true, very little is spoken or sung about who God is. Yet, eternal life is in knowing God and worship should include praises for who He is. Let me illustrate my point.Continue reading “What God Has Done”

Clearly Perceived

Instructions Are In The Box

For someone like me who is mechanically challenged, reading the instructions given to me by the manufacturers of the products that I buy is frustrating and confusing. These directions don’t seem to match the pieces that I am given. Why are there always “extra” pieces after I am done assembling the product? Romans 11:33-35 says,Continue reading “Instructions Are In The Box”

Inscrutable Ways

Acceptable

We struggle to be accepted in many areas of life. We apply for jobs and are interviewed, while hoping that we are the acceptable candidate. With our friends, our desire is that our actions and ideas are acceptable to the group. We design business proposals to meet the clients needs and prove to be acceptableContinue reading “Acceptable”

Living Sacrifice

Lead Me in Truth

I have attended seminars or training sessions and walked away confused and bewildered. Most often, it is because the information is new to me and I have not had experience in that area. So I walk away with some knowledge, but don’t have the experience to put the knowledge into action. Psalm 25:4-5 says, “MakeContinue reading “Lead Me in Truth”

Teach Me Your Paths

Follow the Leader

When we were kids, we often played follow the leader. We tried to do what the designated leader did and to go wherever they went. It required that we kept our eyes on the leader and walked in their steps. Much of the time, we also had to listen to what the leader spoke soContinue reading “Follow the Leader”