The Oxford Language Dictionary defines “refuge” as a condition of being safe or sheltered from pursuit, danger, or trouble. All of us periodically have the need to find refuge from the storms of life. Some of us have very real enemies that we need help defending against. Some of these enemies are within us andContinue reading “Our Refuge”
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Trusting Vain Things
I have spent a lot of time with baseball players. It is amazing the routines that they use because they believe these things bring them luck. It could be socks that they wore when their hitting streak began and now they refuse to wear any other socks, or even to wash the trusted socks. ItContinue reading “Trusting Vain Things”
Good News
Sacrifice
I believe that we look upon sacrifices incorrectly. When we think of sacrifice, we think of what it costs us. We should be thinking of what it does for others, rather than how much it costs us. For instance, we talk about sacrificing some time to help others. But the reality, and most significant partContinue reading “Sacrifice”
Sacrifice of Thanksgiving
Do Overs
Sometimes I wish I could have a “do over”. When I mess something up or do something with unintended consequences, I want to erase what happened and try it again. God doesn’t give us do overs when we sin or fail. But He does give us the opportunity to start afresh, cleansed from the dirtContinue reading “Do Overs”
God Knows Our Hearts
Finding Our Way
Most mornings, I am out walking before dawn. Of course, this means that I am walking in the dark. Fortunately, I do have the lights of the moon, street lamps,and passing vehicles. Some light is necessary for me to safely find my way. Life is like that, in that we can use some light toContinue reading “Finding Our Way”
Send Out Your Light
A Good Memory
One of the things that can get us through hard times is a good memory. Often, we can look back at successes or previous sources of comfort, which we help us face the current difficulties. Psalm 42:5-6 says, “Why are you cast down, O my soul, and why are you in turmoil within me? HopeContinue reading “A Good Memory”
Reluctant Retiree 