Tag Archives: Lord
Promises, Promises
Covenants generally require two parties to agree. When we enter into a covenant, we expect the other party to faithfully honor their commitments and perform their responsibilities according to the guidelines of the covenant. Deuteronomy 7:9 says, “Know therefore that the Lord your God is God, the faithful God who keeps covenant and steadfast loveContinue reading “Promises, Promises”
God’s Covenant
Knowing Where To Go
Years ago, when we first moved to Nepal, we initially had a hard time finding the right store to purchase what we needed. Stationery stores, grocery stores, furniture stores, and hardware stores each carried items that were not available in the same type of store in America. By trial and error, we eventually figured outContinue reading “Knowing Where To Go”
“To Whom Shall We Go?”
Goes With Us
We go through some experiences that feel better when someone close goes with us. It may be a doctor’s appointment that we feel some anxiety about. It may be some thrilling adventure that we want to share with a loved one. We may want someone to go with us when we are trying to resolveContinue reading “Goes With Us”
Goodness Goes Before Us
Costly Redemption
Before asking Jesus Christ to be my Lord and Savior, I was lost. By lost, I don’t mean that I was making a terrible mess of my life, I mean that I did not know where I should be going. Sure, I had my struggles, but the not knowing where to go was much harderContinue reading “Costly Redemption”
Compassion With Everlasting Love
Be Careful When You Speak
While most of the time, we speak what is on our minds, some times it is better to hold our tongues, at least temporarily. If we are brought into court, we are allowed to speak only at certain times. Other times, we should not speak simply out of courtesy to someone else who is speaking.Continue reading “Be Careful When You Speak”
Reluctant Retiree 