godsword – Reluctant Retiree

Second Chances

We all want to be given a second chance when we do something wrong, but we are not necessarily generous in giving second chances to those who may fail us. It has become popular to “cancel” people who offend us or cross a boundary that we have set up. We easily give up on peopleContinue reading “Second Chances”

The Second Time

Life Guide

So many people offer us information that they consider useful to life. Whether it be hacks available on social media, counselors, lifestyle mentors, or some variety of self-help guides, advice is not hard to find. However, the truth and reliability of this counselors can be suspect and must be thoroughly evaluated. Psalm 33:4-5 says, “ForContinue reading “Life Guide”

Upright Word

All Features

Whenever I am fortunate enough to get a new piece of technology, I typically scan the device information and operations manual. By doing this, I learn about many of the device’s capabilities and features. The experience of using the device gives me more information about its features. I need both information and experience to beContinue reading “All Features”

Discover Good

Untainted

Wherever we go, we bring with us the many experiences and impacts that have affected our lives. No matter how much we may want to remove impurities, we cannot fully do so. Therefore, our words and impacts upon others is tainted by these previous impacts upon us. Psalm 12:6 says, “The words of the LORDContinue reading “Untainted”

Pure Words

World’s Best Teacher

Think back to your school days and the other teachers you have had. Who was the best teacher for you? Was it an elementary teacher that spoke kindly to you? Perhaps, it was a high school teacher that was “cool” and related well to you. May it was a friend that taught you some lifeContinue reading “World’s Best Teacher”

That Doesn’t Sound Right

Many times, I have been listening to someone speak and have thought to myself, “That doesn’t sound right.” Then, I will investigate and often find out that what was said was technically correct, but not practically useful. Other times, I will find out that the information was incorrectly and dishonestly compiled to support inaccurate statements.Continue reading “That Doesn’t Sound Right”