At this time of year, the days are short and I yearn for more light. We open the blinds and pull back the curtains to let what light there is come in. But my morning hikes are shrowded in darkness and even my evening walks are shortened by the coming nightfall. The short days canContinue reading “Yearning for Light”
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Frail Bodies
As I get older, I become more and more aware of the weaknesses and frailties of my own body. While my mind insists that I can still do certain things, my body warns me not to try these things. These bodily weaknesses remind me of weaknesses in other parts of my nature. My mind isContinue reading “Frail Bodies”
A Wrapped Gift For You
Christmas comes with a lot of expectations. We look forward to the gifts, the lights, the songs, the family gatherings, and joy. The first Christmas came with some expectations also. The people were looking for a Savior, the Messiah. They expected Him to arrive with great fanfare and celebration. Instead, God chose a humble meansContinue reading “A Wrapped Gift For You”
Resurrection of the Dead
We go through life, trying to make the most of it, while also knowing that some day life will end. Most people do not know or even consider what happens to them after death. Different philosophies and religions offer some description of the afterlife ranging from reincarnation to nothingness to another life working toward heavenContinue reading “Resurrection of the Dead”
Putting It All Together
Suppose you receive a box from an unexpected source. You open the box and find hundreds of pieces and one drawing of what the finished product should look like. You scan the pieces and the drawing and decide that you want to put it all together. However, you think that you know how to putContinue reading “Putting It All Together”
Good Soil
I live in Indiana, a state with a booming agricultural industry. But I have lived all my life in urban environments until moving here. I know very little about agriculture. But I do know that farmers spend a lot of energy making sure that the soil that they plant in is good soil that willContinue reading “Good Soil”
Glory Seekers
The Cambridge Dictionary defines “glory” as “great admiration, honor, and praise that you earn by achieving something.” Through their achievements, many people seek glory and the attention of other people. We only have to watch a football game to see this played out. A player scores a touchdown and immediately plays to the crowd byContinue reading “Glory Seekers”
Faith Grows When Tested
One thing that we can be sure of in life, is that storms will come. Often they come when we are already overwhelmed and don’t know what to do. God promised to never leave His children. And we know that He is sovereign over all things, with nothing outside of His knowledge and ability toContinue reading “Faith Grows When Tested”
Master’s Way
Several years ago, my father in law helped us remodel our kitchen. Actually, I helped him remodel our kitchen as he was a master woodworker. Occassionally, he would give me a task to do while giving me some basic instructions on how to do it. Unfortunately, I often would do the task incorrectly and wouldContinue reading “Master’s Way”
Courtroom Drama
The courtroom is silent. Lawyers for the plaintiff and defendent have presented their cases. From the evidence it is plain to everyone that the defendent is guilty. Suddenly, the son of the victim comes forward and asks the judge if it is possible that he addresses the judge and jury. He asks for more thanContinue reading “Courtroom Drama”
Reluctant Retiree 