Opponents try to prevent us from achieving what we want to do. Opposition comes in many forms and at varying times. It may come in the form of a coworker who resists your efforts to finish the project assigned to you. Opposition may come through the betrayal of a close friend. Our opponent may beContinue reading “Opponents Come and Go”
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Finish the Race
Moral Compass
When our children were little, we often played board games with them. We would sometimes change the rules to make them simpler. Other times we would eliminate some rules to better enjoy the game. But would have happened if we eliminated all the rules. Everyone would play by the rules that satisfied them, bringing aboutContinue reading “Moral Compass”
A Word From God
Never Sleep
Life Insurance
We may buy life insurance, but it does nothing to protect our lives. It just pays our beneficiaries in the event of our death. Other insurance works the same way. Auto insurance doesn’t protect the car but only pays for repairs. Health insurance doesn’t protect our health but pays for the services when we areContinue reading “Life Insurance”
Deliverance
Mind Tricks
As I age, like most people, I am saddened not only by physical weaknesses but also by the loss of mental acuity. My mind has begun to play mental tricks on me. For instance, I will enter a room and instantly forget why I came into the room. Or worse yet, get to the doorwayContinue reading “Mind Tricks”
Blessings
In Old Testament times it was common for the patriarch of a family to give blessings to his children during significant events. Isaac blessed his two sons, Esau and Jacob, just before he died. Jacob blessed his twelve sons also before he died. These blessings were a view into the future for the sons soContinue reading “Blessings”
Reluctant Retiree 