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Receiving Honor

What if you were chosen to receive a distinguished honor? And what if that honor was to be bestowed to you by a person or group that you greatly admire, making the honor that much more meaningful to you? But, what if they placed some requirements upon you that you didn’t really care for, likeContinue reading “Receiving Honor”

Fading Hope

Today is election day in our country. People place their hopes on their favorite candidates, and they fear what will happen if the opposition wins. However, after election day, hope begins to fade again, and disappointment rises with the failures of the new leaders to deliver on their promises. Fears replace hope. Romans 5:2 says,Continue reading “Fading Hope”

Every Good Gift

At Christmas, we sit around the tree with a sense of expectation. Our hope is that we receive the gifts that we truly want and that someone else gets the socks, underwear, and ties that we don’t really care about. We are blessed when someone gives us something that meets a specific desire, especially ifContinue reading “Every Good Gift”

God’s Investments

If we are fortunate enough to invest in certain businesses, we expect certain rates of returns on our investment. We want to see our funds multiply over time and be able to reap some benefits. God does the same thing with us. He gives us grace and mercy and expects these investments to reap theContinue reading “God’s Investments”

Simplicity

Have you noticed the correlation between possessions and time? The more possessions we obtain, the more time it takes to care for and manage these possessions. Several years ago, my wife and I gave away almost all of our possessions as we headed overseas to live for several years. It was a freeing experience, notContinue reading “Simplicity”