It feels better to give, when we give generously and freely. When we feel compelled to give, it just doesn’t have the same good feeling. So, when we can, we give to the organizations and causes that we agree with and that we feel are doing good things. Romans 9:15-16 says, “For he says toContinue reading “Freely Given”
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Mercy and Compassion
Changing Map
Throughout history, kingdoms and nations have come and gone. Some thrive for a while before their weaknesses overcome them. Others are conquered by other kingdoms or nations. The conquering kingdoms then require the defeated nations to serve them. Hebrews 12:28-29 says, “Therefore let us be grateful for receiving a kingdom that cannot be shaken, andContinue reading “Changing Map”
Unshakeable Kingdom
Count On It
We love people that we can count on and circumstances that are familiar. We feel comfortable and secure with these people and circumstances. Psalm 26:3 says, “For your steadfast love is before my eyes, and I walk in your faithfulness.” Notice that the psalmist says that he walks in God’s faithfulness. The psalmist kept hisContinue reading “Count On It”
Walk in His Faithfulness
Overwhelmed
Entering a dark room, we see little, if anything, of our surroundings. The darkness overwhelms us and we cannot find our way out. We may walk, but only very gingerly, as it feels like we can trip and fall at any moment. Psalm 40:2 says, “He drew me up from the pit of destruction, outContinue reading “Overwhelmed”
Up From the Pit
House Not Made With Human Hands
Every house over time develops some flaws, whether they come from use, time, or abuse. Every home also develops flaws over time, which come from flawed humans living together. II Corinthians 5:1 says, “For we know that if the tent that is our earthly home is destroyed, we have a building from God, a houseContinue reading “House Not Made With Human Hands”
Reluctant Retiree 