Hope is something that we rarely specifically think about, but without hope, it is difficult to endure life and impossible to enjoy life. God is the author of hope and the power to believe. With hope, God gives us peace and joy. Paul’s prayer for the church in Rome is my prayer for you: “MayContinue reading “Abound in Hope”
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God of Hope
Light and Joy
We often associate light with joy. July 4th celebrations are a classic example. We turn out by the thousands to watch the fireworks and light our own fireworks at home. All this is done to celebrate our nation’s birth. At Christmas, lights are lit nearly everywhere, offering joy to the onlookers and lighting the wayContinue reading “Light and Joy”
Joy For the Upright
Stubborn Stain
Some stains on clothing, carpet, and furniture are more stubborn than others. You use the right cleaner and scrub as hard as you can, but to no or limited avail. Finally, you may have to call in a professional. You trust them to remove the stain that you cannot. Psalm 51:10, 12 says, “Create inContinue reading “Stubborn Stain”
Clean Heart
Inventions
Have you ever looked at a situation and thought of some invention that would make the situation better? Or, have you been doing something and someone makes a suggestion or gives you a tool to make the task easier and the end result better? God does this for us. He gives us a task toContinue reading “Inventions”
Well Done!
Awesome Sunrise
This morning, I was greeted with a beautiful sunrise as I walked outside. I was awestruck at the color and expanse of its glory. I Chronicles 16:27 says, “Splendor and majesty are before him; strength and joy are in his place.” Our imaginations can not come close to understanding the splendor and majesty of ourContinue reading “Awesome Sunrise”
Reluctant Retiree 