New Self

I am not much of a clothes fashionista. At my age, I really don’t care as much about how the clothes look as much as whether they are comfortable. Some people spend their lives and careers concerned about clothing and styles. Unfortunately, they may look good on the inside but are not so attractive inContinue reading “New Self”

Undelivered Promises

Advertising campaigns promise to satisfy our desires, because the products that they offer will bring us good looks, financial success, and the overwhelming admiration of others. Even if these products could deliver on their promises, we would still be left unsatisfied and yearning for more. Instead of seeking these benefits, we should be searching forContinue reading “Undelivered Promises”

What’s Inside

When someone gives us a gift, we are eager to look inside. Hopefully the giver has exercised some careful consideration to giving us something that will please us, or at least something that we may need. If they have, something within us is satisfied with both the giver and the gift. Psalm 65:4 says, “BlessedContinue reading “What’s Inside”

Relationships

Some relationships, though not many, go along smoothly over time. It may be that the people involved share views, values, lifestyles, or whatever, making them very compatible. Unfortunately, most of us struggle in relationships. Quarrels come and go, problems arise, and tempers flare. We want our relationships with others to succeed and be mutually satisfying,Continue reading “Relationships”