Tag Archives: life

As The River Flows

In our area, we have many rivers, streams, and creeks. Sometimes, the water is crystal clear, but at other times, the water appears muddy. Regardless, the waters provide the necessary nourishment for the life of the surrounding forests, flowers, and crops. Revelation 22:1 says, “Then the angel showed me the river of the water ofContinue reading “As The River Flows”

Wildflowers

In our area, the wildflowers have begun to bloom. It is an interesting process where wildflowers die every winter and bloom every spring. I am also amazed at the variety of colors that they present at different times. We went to a funeral today and celebrated the life of someone dear to us. As others,Continue reading “Wildflowers”

Spring Rain

I don’t know what it is like in your area, but in our area, the transition from winter to spring is not smooth. We may have a few spring-like days, but then go right back to freezing temperatures again. We tend to bounce back and forth between winter weather and spring temperatures. The rains prepareContinue reading “Spring Rain”

Worthy Pursuit

Our lives consist of a variety of pursuits. We have many minor pursuits like tickets to a concert or sporting event, a satisfying meal, or winning a board game. But we also have many significant pursuits like finding a spouse, buying our first house, getting that job or promotion, and seeking more material things. However,Continue reading “Worthy Pursuit”

Life Giving Words

Some people are gifted with the ability to offer meaningful encouragement when appropriate. Their words are refreshment for the discouraged or despairing soul. We need more of these people in our world and we should aspire to be speakers of encouragement. But even these words have limited impact for our lives. John 6:63 says, “ItContinue reading “Life Giving Words”

Standing Can Be An Action

We often think of the verb “to stand” as a passive verb, meaning action is not taking place. But many times, standing can be an action. For instance, if we face opposition, standing is the action of holding our ground and defending our cause. Standing is also an action when we are guarding what isContinue reading “Standing Can Be An Action”