We Americans believe that we should stand up for our rights. If no one will speak on our behalf, we will. If something needs to be done, speak up! If we are not treated in the way that we want, we will complain. All this is well and good, but when taken too far, angerContinue reading “Be Silent”
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Stand Firm
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”
He Heard a Voice From Heaven
Praise
One day on the job, the organization may a special presentation regarding encouragement. Then they put post-it notes on each employee’s desk. The notes contained words of praise individualized to each person. I learned something very important that day. We feel encouragement when someone praises our work. But we are blessed even more, when weContinue reading “Praise”
Praise God For Who He Is
Turn the Volume Up
Some sounds please us to the point that we increase the volume, if we can. A baby’s coo and the words, “I love you” fit into this category. Some sounds have the opposite effect, perhaps grating our nerves. In these cases we want to turn the volume down. I turn the volume completely off whenContinue reading “Turn the Volume Up”
Mighty Peals of Thunder
Joy in Work
In my experience, not many people are finding joy in the work that they do. When our work involves our passion, then the work more likely leads to joy. We can and do find joy in the works of others, whether it be their craftsmanship or their ability to meet needs, we find ourselves gladContinue reading “Joy in Work”
Reluctant Retiree 