As I get older, I gain more knowledge about the weaknesses of my flesh or body. My body is becoming more and more susceptible to disease and injury. A week ago, I had to go to urgent care one day and the hospital emergency room the next day, for completely different physical concerns. While weContinue reading “Weak Flesh”
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Sojourners
Built Up
If money was no object and you were building a house, you would want to use the best designs and materials. Therefore, you would carefully choose who to work with and where to obtain the necessary materials. You would also, carefully oversee the building to make sure every step was performed by the highest standards.Continue reading “Built Up”
Living Stones
Who Am I?
We tend to define ourselves by whatever we are doing and, perhaps, by whatever people may say about us. We fear being rejected by people and, therefore, often seek to please others. Even in the best of times, we may be discouraged by who we think we are. I Peter 2:4-5 says, “As you comeContinue reading “Who Am I?”
Chosen and Precious
Hard of Hearing
I am old and can’t hear very well. I have discovered some advantages to hearing less. My wife often has her sleep disrupted by noises outside the house, while I can’t hear them and am not disturbed. Sometimes conversations turn in a direction that I am not interested in or am offended by, but myContinue reading “Hard of Hearing”
Reluctant Retiree 