We all want to be better people and to do better in the things we have to do. Change is hard and it is harder still to change our attitudes and behaviors. Success is sporadic and fleeting at times. Proverbs 3:3-4 says, “Let not steadfast love and faithfulness forsake you; bind them around your neck;Continue reading “Transformation”
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Written On the Tablet of Our Hearts
Unafraid of Bad News
Most of us have experienced times when we were afraid of some bad news. It could be potential layoffs at work, possible bad news at the doctor’s office, or a general fear of world events. Sometimes, we are able to make plans to work through a solution. But at other times the fears grow asContinue reading “Unafraid of Bad News”
Remembered Forever
Warning Signs
You are going down a highway, cruising at whatever your normal speed is. Suddenly, you see signs informing you of road work ahead. The signs change to warnings about speed, directional changes, and pavement issues. Do you heed the signs and slow down or do you stay within the flow of traffic with higher speeds?Continue reading “Warning Signs”
A Glad Heart
Anointed and Sealed
Looking Ahead
No matter how much we dislike it, problems will find us. The bigger issue comes when we look ahead. Do we imagine frightening effects of the problems, letting fear and worry reign in our hearts? Or do we trust in God, who reigns over all circumstances and powers? In John 14:1-3, Jesus said, “Let notContinue reading “Looking Ahead”
Don’t Let Your Heart Be Troubled
Spoken in the Right Way
My hearing has really deteriorated lately. The audiologist told me that volume is no longer the issue, but rather I am having trouble distinguishing sounds. So I can hear the words spoken to me, but I am having trouble discerning the words. I need people to speak somewhat slowly and articulate their words well. Similarly,Continue reading “Spoken in the Right Way”
Reluctant Retiree 