Some people seek the spotlight. They love the opportunity to be deemed noteworthy. Others of us would rather work behind the scenes and not be seen. However, we all enjoy the kind attention given to us by other people. I Samuel 2:9 says, “Now the boy Samuel continued to grow both in stature and inContinue reading “In the Spotlight”
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Favor From God and Men
Walking in Darkness
Every morning, I walk six to eight miles. It is almost always still dark when I set out. The darkness creates a problem for me as I can’t see some tree roots and uneven surfaces. So I sometimes trip and fall, suffering the scrapes and bruises caused by my careless steps in the darkness. IContinue reading “Walking in Darkness”
Secure Steps
Where My Feet Take Me
I had a bad week last week. I tripped and fell four times, prompting a visit to the orthopedist. Nothing was broken, just a badly bruised elbow. As I get older, my feet tend to fail me sometimes. They find obstacles that my eyes do not see. The result is disastrous. I Samuel 2:9 says,Continue reading “Where My Feet Take Me”
Guarded Feet
Guarded Steps
This morning I took a long walk before dawn. I had to be careful because of the darkness and because I was walking in unfamiliar territory. I usually sort of shuffle my feet so that it is easy for me to trip over a small obstacle. Today, I guarded my steps and carefully moved forward,Continue reading “Guarded Steps”
Reluctant Retiree 