Have you noticed that some small event early in the day can affect our attitudes for the rest of the day? Something goes wrong and we are irritable all day long. Or we get good news and joy fills our day. Thoughts and attitudes affect our hearts and happiness. Focus on God’s grace and steadfastContinue reading “Thoughts and Attitudes”
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Chosen Portion
Life’s Pursuits
Different people pursue different things in life. Some pursue wealth. Others pursue fame. Still others pursue pleasure. While many achieve their desired results, most are disappointed through failures or the disparity between expectation and reality. Perhaps people are just pursuing the wrong things, things which cannot satisfy the human soul. Speaking about wisdom, Proverbs 8:34-35Continue reading “Life’s Pursuits”
Pursuit of Wisdom
Come Alive
Sometimes, I can be watching an event when all of a sudden the mood changes. The speaker says something amazing, an athlete accomplishes the spectacular, or the music comes to a crescendo. Then, the spectators are moved from quiet attention to stand to their feet, wildly applaud, and lift their voices in celebration. At thisContinue reading “Come Alive”
The Life I Now Live
Circumstances and Attitudes
Many times, our attitudes are affected by our circumstances. It is easy to be joyful, patient, and loving when things are going the way that we want them to go. On the other hand, it is not so easy to be patient while waiting in a long queue, or joyful when we are sick, orContinue reading “Circumstances and Attitudes”
Steadfast
Light Source
The earth’s moon appears to light up the sky. However, the Moon does not generate light, it only reflects the light of the Sun. In fact, the Moon absorbs up to 93 percent of the sun’s light and only reflects as little as 7 percent of the sun’s light. John 8:12 says, “Again Jesus spokeContinue reading “Light Source”
Reluctant Retiree 