Tag Archives: good

Nature Hikes

Since I had a brain tumor removed five years ago, I have taken up walking or hiking. My favorite places to hike are on nature trails through nature preserves and state parks. And my favorite time to hike is early morning. If I can catch a beautiful sunrise, I am all that much happier. IContinue reading “Nature Hikes”

Doing Good Can Be a Pain

Last Saturday, my wife and I went with a team from church to help a community in Chicago. We spent the day cleaning up and beautifying a community park. This was hard work and I am suffering now with numerous sore muscles. These pains are minor compared to the suffering that others endure because theyContinue reading “Doing Good Can Be a Pain”

Changed Lives

Have you ever sat under instruction that changed your life? Perhaps it was some form of financial class that helped you better secure your future along with providing for your family now. Maybe it was some stress management seminar that helped you deal with the anxieties you face. Good instruction can improve our lives ifContinue reading “Changed Lives”

Too Numerous To List

When I make plans, I try to forsee the future and reasonably evaluate what can be done. However, my vision of the future is severely limited and my ability to make things happen is also severely limited. So with all the wisdom I can muster up and with the expectation that I can actually doContinue reading “Too Numerous To List”

Where Are They Leading Us?

Our leaders each have a story about events and policies. Many are distorted from the truth based upon personal or political agendas. The bigger question is where will their agendas and versions of the truth lead us? Can we trust them to lead us in the right paths? Psalm 25:5 says, “Lead me in yourContinue reading “Where Are They Leading Us?”

Good Comes Together

Sometimes we are amazed how things come together at just the right time. We can easily be surprised at how many good things will happen at the same time, just when we need them. It could be the events and circumstances around a job change, car repair, health need, or financial struggle. Psalm 85:10-12 says,Continue reading “Good Comes Together”