In a race the frontrunner works feverishly to maintain the lead through the finish. The frontrunner wants to win by keeping the pursuers behind him. Most of us live with some regrets or things we want to leave behind us. We don’t want those regrets to catch up with us and impact our lives todayContinue reading “Pursued By Goodness”
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Wages Versus Gift
We all understand the difference between wages and gifts. Wages we earn through work. We expect to get paid for the work we have done. Gifts are generally freely given. Gifts come from loved ones and express love to us. Wages are earned while gifts are freely given and received. The act of gift givingContinue reading “Wages Versus Gift”
Guarded Steps
This morning I took a long walk before dawn. I had to be careful because of the darkness and because I was walking in unfamiliar territory. I usually sort of shuffle my feet so that it is easy for me to trip over a small obstacle. Today, I guarded my steps and carefully moved forward,Continue reading “Guarded Steps”
Uncertainty
We are surrounded by uncertainty and confusion. The political scene constantly provides drama and chaos. Financial uncertainty abounds with inflation and debt rising. Social interactions have become treacherous with insecurities and offenses. Fear wants to grab hold of us around every corner. God holds us in His hands and His plans for those of usContinue reading “Uncertainty”
No Fear
Wearing Out
Each day I am well aware that my body is wearing out. It seems that every day I find something that I want to do but feel like I can’t anymore. I am not surprised at these revelations because it seems that everything wears out over time. That new car will eventually run down andContinue reading “Wearing Out”
Lift Your Eyes
Image of the Invisible God
My wife takes a lot of pictures, mostly of the grandchildren. She does this because the pictures are the images of good times with our beloved grandkids. The pictures help us remember these good times and reflect the images of what our grandkids looked like at the time. If you travel around the country youContinue reading “Image of the Invisible God”
Jesus Christ Is Preeminent
Peace Everywhere
Bumperstickers proclaim “Peace”. Organizations promote peace. Periodically a peace movement will arise. As a teenager in the sixties I was apart of a peace movement when the Vietnam War was raging. I look back at that time and I am amazed at how little I knew. We all want peace and do what we canContinue reading “Peace Everywhere”
Reluctant Retiree 