As children, when we did what our parents asked, we honored them. When we didn’t do what they requested, we despised them to go our own way. As part of the workforce, when we do what the company requires and needs, we honor the company. When we don’t fulfill the requirements and needs, we actingContinue reading “Giving Honor Versus Despising”
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God’s Honor
Repeated Choices
I have noticed that once I make a choice that it becomes easier to make that choice again in the future. I discover a food that I like, so it quickly becomes my go to choice in a restaurant. I make the decision to exhibit kindness toward a person, it becomes easier to choose kindnessContinue reading “Repeated Choices”
Grow in Favor With God and Man
Immovable Foundation
We have been to the Hanging Rock National Natural Landmark a few times. It is named for a large rock along the Wabash River. The river has eroded much of the lower portion of the rock so that the upper portion actually hangs out over the river. People are not allowed to climb to theContinue reading “Immovable Foundation”
No Rock Like Our God
Standards
We derive our standards based upon a number of different factors. Some are based upon our experiences and some come from respected and informed sources. And some standards are given to us from such entities as the manufacturers of certain goods. I Samuel 2:2 says, “There is none holy like the Lord: for there isContinue reading “Standards”
Holiness
In the Spotlight
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”
Reluctant Retiree 