A carnival funhouse usually has a variety of mirrors inside. These mirrors distort the reflected image for comic effect. What types of mirrors do we try to use to reflect our image to others? Some use fame to reflect the image of importance. Some use wealth to reflect an image of importance. Some use educationContinue reading “Mirrors”
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Heart Reflects the Person
Be Quick to Hear
When we go to a tax consultant, we should be prepared. We bring the receipts and legal documents. We should be mentally ready to answer questions. We should have a humble attitude to accept good advice from the expert. Ecclesiastes 5:1-2 says, “Guard your steps when you go to the house of God. To drawContinue reading “Be Quick to Hear”
Wholehearted Search
I admit that when I am looking for something around the house, my search is usually halfhearted. If I don’t find it immediately, I know that my wife can and will. She knows where every little thing is. She will find, what I can’t, because my search is dependent upon her. Deuteronomy 4:29 says, “ButContinue reading “Wholehearted Search”
How To Find God
Reviving the Spirit
I love being near bodies of water, hearing the sounds and watching the movements. Observing rivers oceans and lakes has a reviving effect upon my soul and brings me peace. In a chaotic world, this peace means a lot to me. Isaiah 57:15 says, “For thus says the One who is high and lifted up,Continue reading “Reviving the Spirit”
High and Lifted Up
Trivial Pursuit
Several years ago, a board game called Trivial Pursuit was popular. It involved answering trivia questions. Unfortunately, we can spend our time and energy focusing on trivial pursuits. Things like fame and wealth satisfy us in the short term but quickly fade away or are taken from us. Matthew 6:19-21 says, “Do not lay upContinue reading “Trivial Pursuit”
