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Counselor With Me

We can and do get advice from a variety of sources. Counselors can offer wisdom that helps. But counselors do not often go with us to help us implement their advice. They don’t stay with us to remind us what we should do. Psalm 16:7-8 says, “I bless the Lord who gives me counsel; inContinue reading “Counselor With Me”

Door Number 3

Once, I went to a taping of the “Let’s Make a Deal” television show. People were dressed in elaborate costumes in the hope of being selected to vy for big prizes. At the end of the show, a contestant wagered what they had already one to pick one of three doors, hoping for the bigContinue reading “Door Number 3”

Brokenness Comes

Lately, many of our friends have received devasting health prognosis. One man learned that he has MLS, Lou Gehrig’s disease, and he is fading fast. While he has been surprising upbeat, his wife is suffering. Another male friend recently found out that he has prostrate cancer. This sad news comes after losing a daughter toContinue reading “Brokenness Comes”

Undelivered Promises

Advertising campaigns promise to satisfy our desires, because the products that they offer will bring us good looks, financial success, and the overwhelming admiration of others. Even if these products could deliver on their promises, we would still be left unsatisfied and yearning for more. Instead of seeking these benefits, we should be searching forContinue reading “Undelivered Promises”