Lord – Reluctant Retiree

Know God

We are not a people who relish stillness. We have got to keep moving to keep up with the world and to prove our worth. But we are missing many valuable and important things by avoiding stillness. When we are still, we can enjoy the beauty of God’s creation. When we are still, we learnContinue reading “Know God”

Be Still

Moment by Moment

This morning, I walked over 8 miles. It didn’t happen in the moment when I walked outside. Instead, I had to walk step by step over two hours to go the full distance. There aren’t a lot of things that we have to pay attention to moment by moment in order to succeed. We watchContinue reading “Moment by Moment”

Walking In A Worthy Manner

Second Chances

We all want to be given a second chance when we do something wrong, but we are not necessarily generous in giving second chances to those who may fail us. It has become popular to “cancel” people who offend us or cross a boundary that we have set up. We easily give up on peopleContinue reading “Second Chances”

Something That Changes Everything

Some people or circumstances come into our lives and we may say, “Everything changed!” We may have gained a new insight into a problem or received something so wonderful that our perspective and attitudes change. Psalm2 40:1-4 says, “I waited patiently for the LORD; he inclined to me and heard my cry. He drew meContinue reading “Something That Changes Everything”

Inclined to Us

Headlong

A few weeks ago, I suffered a bad fall on a concrete driveway. I had finished walking on a treadmill and went outside. It was still dark so I didn’t see a stick that had been planted in the ground. I tripped over it and fell head first. Initially, I didn’t think it was aContinue reading “Headlong”

Steps of a Man

Giving What Is Best

Some people really know how to give the best gifts. They understand the people that they give to and seem to know what is needed in the moment. Some people can bring out the best in us. They know how to support, encourage, correct, inspire, and help when needed. Psalm 28:8-9 says, “The Lord isContinue reading “Giving What Is Best”