When we watch or read the global news, we can easily have the sense that the world is falling apart. We hear of wars, earthquakes, violence, and economic upheavel and can be overcome with a sense of dread. The same type of feeling can be even more intense when we hear tragic personal news. NewsContinue reading “Earth Shaking”
Tag Archives: Keep
Kept Steady
Protect What Is Precious
We do whatever we can to protect the things which are precious to us. We take care of our families, making sure they are safe, fed, clothed, and happy. We put our valuables in safes and placed in secure locations. We do our best to protect people and things, but what do we do toContinue reading “Protect What Is Precious”
Protect Your Soul
Opponents Come and Go
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”
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”
Reluctant Retiree 