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Light and Joy

We often associate light with joy. July 4th celebrations are a classic example. We turn out by the thousands to watch the fireworks and light our own fireworks at home. All this is done to celebrate our nation’s birth. At Christmas, lights are lit nearly everywhere, offering joy to the onlookers and lighting the wayContinue reading “Light and Joy”

Kicking Against the Goad

I heard a testimony of a young woman today. She had a rough life and had made many bad choices according to her own words. One night she found herself handcuffed in the back of a police car. As they were driving her to the police station, she asked God, “Why do all these badContinue reading “Kicking Against the Goad”

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”

Looking Into the Clouds

I don’t know about you, but I often look at the sky for some sign of incoming weather. Dark clouds threaten rain, while white clouds bring the promise of nice weather. Since I spend a lot of time hiking outdoors, these signs help me to dress properly and know where I may be able toContinue reading “Looking Into the Clouds”

Walk Carefully

It was very early and still dark as I walked to church this morning. We had just had a storm come through the area, and the wind and hail knocked down trees and branches everywhere. I had to carefully place each step to avoid stumbling and falling. Life presents the same difficulties as we needContinue reading “Walk Carefully”