If you knew that you could accomplish your wildest dreams, what would you dream? Would you dream about obtaining lots of money, finding the perfect job or spouse or both, finding success on your Field of Dreams, retiring on a beach somewhere, or visiting some exotic location? Our dreams are usually somewhat selfish and stillContinue reading “Wildest Dreams”
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Abundantly
A Sherpa’s Load
I was trekking in the Himalayan Mountains. We were on a popular trekking trail called the Annapurna Trail. It was a steep inclined and I stepped to the side often to take a breather. I thought I was doing well until I saw one Sherpa man. He was climbing the same trail but had aContinue reading “A Sherpa’s Load”
Burden Bearing
Overwhelmed
In Matthew 11:29-30 Jesus says, “Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.” It is easy to become overwhelmed by our circumstances and responsibilities. God has never wantedContinue reading “Overwhelmed”
Gentle and Lowly In Heart
My Truth
When someone says that they tell it like it is, their words are their truth. They may sincerely believe that they are speaking the absolute truth, but in most cases they are speaking “their truth”. This is their opinion that has moved into the category of truth for them. But this relative truth is limitedContinue reading “My Truth”
Fragrance of Jesus
Sometimes we say, “I stunk”, when we don’t meet our expectations at some task. We will even say that other people stunk when they did not do something particularly well. Somehow odor and performance have become linked. II Corinthians 2:14 says, “But thanks be to God, who in Christ always leads us in triumphal procession,Continue reading “Fragrance of Jesus”
From Faith to Compassion
The Bible tells the story of four men with faith. Their friend was a paralytic and very little help was available to him. They heard that Jesus was in town and they knew that He was reported to have done many miracles. They seized the opportunity to bring their friend to Jesus, believing that JesusContinue reading “From Faith to Compassion”
What Love Can Do
When we love someone, we tend to do special things for them. Whether it is an unusual spontaneous act of kindness or a well-planned demonstration of our feelings, we spare no expense and give our greatest effort for the ones who are closest to us. Philippians 2:1-3 says, “Is there any encouragement from belonging toContinue reading “What Love Can Do”
Reluctant Retiree 