We go through some experiences that feel better when someone close goes with us. It may be a doctor’s appointment that we feel some anxiety about. It may be some thrilling adventure that we want to share with a loved one. We may want someone to go with us when we are trying to resolveContinue reading “Goes With Us”
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Goodness Goes Before Us
Chocolate Chip Cookies
Oh, how I love it when my wife makes chocolate chip cookies. There is nothing like the taste of a freshly baked chocolate chip cookie. Fortunately, she usually bakes a supply that lasts a couple weeks. Unfortunately, there still is a limit to these morsels of goodness. Psalm 31:19 says, “Oh, how abundant is yourContinue reading “Chocolate Chip Cookies”
Abundant Goodness
Gracious and Merciful
Humans are notoriously awful at judging the motives of other people. In fact, we can’t do that, because we only see the behavior and do not know the thoughts and experiences behind that behavior. We only observe the outward characteristics of a person and do not know the character of the person developed over timeContinue reading “Gracious and Merciful”
“I Will Proclaim My Name Before You”
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”
Satisfied With Goodness
Good Soil
What’s Inside
When someone gives us a gift, we are eager to look inside. Hopefully the giver has exercised some careful consideration to giving us something that will please us, or at least something that we may need. If they have, something within us is satisfied with both the giver and the gift. Psalm 65:4 says, “BlessedContinue reading “What’s Inside”
Reluctant Retiree 