We talk about doors opening or closing on opportunities. We become disappointed when the door to a promising opportunity closes and we celebrate when the doors open to a good opportunity. Maybe we should look at these opening and closing doors from a different perspective. Acts 16:6, 9 says, “And they went through the regionContinue reading “Following the Right Lead”
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By Word and Deed
Court room witnesses testify to what they saw or heard. They are sworn to tell the truth. It takes no special skill or power to be this type of witness. However, to be a witness for Jesus Christ, and tell others what the truth, we do need a special power. That power comes in theContinue reading “By Word and Deed”
In Step
Sometimes when we walk together, I find myself walking ahead of my wife. Due to some ailments, she just doesn’t walk as fast as I am comfortable walking. So I try to slow down to keep in step with her. Have you ever been out walking or jogging and come across a jogger with aContinue reading “In Step”
Don’t Go Back
I have lived many different places in my lifetime. Generally, I have not gone back to see the places that I have lived. It is somehow disappointing to see your old stomping grounds as the reality of the current conditions does not match in your mind, the memory and the romance of that place. ThingsContinue reading “Don’t Go Back”
Changes Everything
When we fill a clear glass with orange juice, it changes the appearance of the glass. When we fill our car with gasoline, we enhance the power of the car to go farther. When we fill our minds with good thoughts our perspective changes. The process of filling changes things. Ephesians 5:18-21 says, “but beContinue reading “Changes Everything”
Filled With
Brokenhearted
As we go through life certain things will upset us But the greater pains and burdens will be the hurts that break our hearts. These hurts can imprison us with chains of anger, fear, hopelessness, and self-pity. This prophecy in Isaiah 61:1 regarding Jesus says, “The Spirit of the Lord GOD is upon me, becauseContinue reading “Brokenhearted”
Set Free
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”
Freedom
Old habits are hard to break. We try willpower and sometimes that works. We enlist the help of someone as an accountability type partner in the process. Sometimes we find success and sometimes we don’t. Behavioral patterns are even harder to stop. They are ingrained in us and often are difficult to even identify. SomeContinue reading “Freedom”
Reluctant Retiree 