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Read the Signs
Roadside signs warn us of dangers ahead and lead us in the direction we want to go. Signs along hiking trails do much the same things. Failure to heed the warnings and go in the direction that the signs lead will take us into danger and lead us away from the direction we want toContinue reading “Read the Signs”
God’s Word In Our Hearts
Rural Roads
In our part of the country, we have many two lane country roads. It takes a good deal of patience to negotiate these roads. Slow-moving vehicles in the form of horse-drawn carriages and large trucks impede speeding vehicles. Patience is a virtue necessary to smoothly travel our narrow roads. Luke 8:15 says, “As for thatContinue reading “Rural Roads”
Good Soil
Temporal Versus Eternal
So many things in life are temporary. We move from one residence to another. We change jobs in hopes of bettering our lives. Relationships come and go with changes in life. Our possessions are temporary based upon their usefulness and our priorities. Yet, for all their temporary qualities, these are the things that we pursueContinue reading “Temporal Versus Eternal”
Permanent Words
Stronger Faith
When our son was young, he enjoyed helping his grandfather in Grandpa’s workshop. Grandpa was skilled in wood craftsmanship and had all the tools. Often, when our son demonstrated that he applied the proper skills, Grandpa would give our son a tool to further his skills. So, our son eventually became quite skilled and hadContinue reading “Stronger Faith”
Trail Map
Sometimes, I am familiar with the trail that I am hiking, but many times, I am not. On those occasions, it is very helpful to have a trail map. The map informs me of my position and helps guide me to the finish. Without a trail map, I have gotten lost and put myself inContinue reading “Trail Map”
