Light of Knowledge

Imagine a great library that holds all of the world’s books. Great knowledge and wisdom is contained in these books. However, this library has no access to light. The library has no electricity, no windows, no openings. Should anyone venture inside, the knowledge and wisdom contained within would thus be inaccessible. II Corinthians 4:6 says,Continue reading “Light of Knowledge”

Take the Load Off

We like to find ways to lighten the loads that we carry through life. At times we can learn something that lightens the load. Sometimes we acquire new technology that makes things easier. And we have the blessings of other people that come to our assistance. In Matthew 11:28-30 Jesus said, “Come to me, allContinue reading “Take the Load Off”

Honor the On

Have you ever owned a unique product or art piece? Or have you ever participated in a one of a kind event. These unique experiences or possessions hold a special place in our hearts and we give them honor whenever we think about them. How much more, then, should we honor the only Sovereign King.Continue reading “Honor the On”

Stumbling in Darkness

This morning, my morning walk took place in darkness, before sunrise. It was difficult to see where I should have gone and where obstacles lay before me. At one point I was showered with water by an active lawn sprinkler that I didn’t see. When I tried to get around that sprinkler, I tripped onContinue reading “Stumbling in Darkness”

Good News

Receiving good news can revive our souls and lift our spirits. We can find ourselves in a valley of doubt and pity, but the arrival of good news will lift us to the mountain tops to see God’s glory. Revelation 22:3-5 says, “No longer will there be anything accursed, but the throne of God andContinue reading “Good News”

Sowing Seeds

In our area, plenty of fields cover the landscape. Every year, corn and bean seeds are planted in the spring and harvested in the fall. Every passerby knows that the seeds will yield what is planted, corn seeds produce corn and bean seeds produce beans. Psalm 97:11-12 says, “Light is sown for the righteous, andContinue reading “Sowing Seeds”