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Look What I Found

Little children have amazing curiosity. Everything is new and exciting to them. They will come across the most ordinary thing on the ground, and find in it an amazing story. As adults, a fare degree of curiosity has faded from our mindsets. We have made decisions about our values and they cloud every thought. IdeologiesContinue reading “Look What I Found”

You Can Fool Some of the People Some of the Time

I find that I frequently compare myself to other people. I don’t mean to, it just seems to come naturally to me. Most of the time, it is an effort to make myself feel better about myself. Either I see myself as doing better than the other person, or justify what I am doing byContinue reading “You Can Fool Some of the People Some of the Time”

Lacking Understanding

As I get older, some things are more difficult for me to understand. For one thing, my hearing is bad, so I often don’t hear all the information. For another thing, sometimes I feel like my mind is in a fog and, even though I observe everything, I don’t always understand. Then, having lived outsideContinue reading “Lacking Understanding”

Talk to Someone Who Can Help

Sometimes a product or service turns out to not provide the benefit that we were seeking. So we go to the store or call the company, seeking to return the item or some other resolution that will satisfy our needs. But often, we cannot get the help from the first person we talk with, notContinue reading “Talk to Someone Who Can Help”

Thanksgiving Words

Sometimes, I am appalled at the words that come out of my mouth. Words of complaining, blaming, criticizing, and impatience seem to flow easily. On the other hand, words of encouragement, blessing, thanks, and praise seem to choke in my mouth and my mind. Why is it easier to speak destructive words rather than constructiveContinue reading “Thanksgiving Words”

No Pain, No Gain

Coaches used to tell us, “no pain, no gain”. They meant that unless we endured the suffering of practices, we wouldn’t reap the rewards come gametime. Muscles are built through repeated use under stress. Maturity comes through right reactions to the problems of life, thus building character into our lives. Romans 5:3-5 says, “More thanContinue reading “No Pain, No Gain”

Our Appetites Deceive

When I drive past a Dairy Queen (DQ), my appetite for a strawberry sundae rises to the front of my thoughts. I long for the taste, ignoring the impact upon my blood sugar and weight. Our appetite and selfish desires can deceive us into doing things that harm us and can lead others astray. RomansContinue reading “Our Appetites Deceive”