grace – Reluctant Retiree

Forest Fire

I once helped fight a forest fire. As we were preparing a fire line, the fire suddenly roared over a ridge that was 50-100 feet away. I was amazed by how fast the fire spread and how much heat and light that I felt,even that far away. II Corinthians : 15 says, “For it isContinue reading “Forest Fire”

All for Your Sake

Lies and Truth

Jesus said that Satan was a liar and the father of lies. Our minds are filled with these lies. The world and the evil one constantly tell us that we are unloved. The truth is that our Father in heaven has loved us since before the foundation of the world. We may think that weContinue reading “Lies and Truth”

Sober Mind

Let’s Make a Deal

The television show, “Let’s Make a Deal”, offered great prizes for those who were selected and willing to risk a lot. At the end of each show, a lucky contestant had the choice of unseen prizes behind three doors. If they chose wisely, they received a great prize. But, if they chose unwisely, they receivedContinue reading “Let’s Make a Deal”

Let’s Make a Deal

On the game show “Let’s Make a Deal,” contestants were offered prize choices. If they made the correct choice, they received a great reward. However, if they made the wrong choice, the reward was disappointing. God offers a choice to us. We can choose His abundant grace, leading to righteousness. Or we can choose toContinue reading “Let’s Make a Deal”

Let Righteousness Reign

Goes With Us

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”

Goodness Goes Before Us

Be Careful When You Speak

While most of the time, we speak what is on our minds, some times it is better to hold our tongues, at least temporarily. If we are brought into court, we are allowed to speak only at certain times. Other times, we should not speak simply out of courtesy to someone else who is speaking.Continue reading “Be Careful When You Speak”