Tag Archives: Lord

In His Image

As our children grow up, they relate to us in different ways. At first, they are completely dependent upon us and want to stay close to us. As they grow a little older, they begin to desire and demonstrate more and more independence. As teenagers, the relationship completely changes and often is one of tolerance,Continue reading “In His Image”

Gracious and Merciful

Humans are notoriously awful at judging the motives of other people. In fact, we can’t do that, because we only see the behavior and do not know the thoughts and experiences behind that behavior. We only observe the outward characteristics of a person and do not know the character of the person developed over timeContinue reading “Gracious and Merciful”

A Wrapped Gift For You

Christmas comes with a lot of expectations. We look forward to the gifts, the lights, the songs, the family gatherings, and joy. The first Christmas came with some expectations also. The people were looking for a Savior, the Messiah. They expected Him to arrive with great fanfare and celebration. Instead, God chose a humble meansContinue reading “A Wrapped Gift For You”

Ready To Hear

At my age, I have developed significant hearing loss. Honestly, I try to hear and understand what other people are saying, but many times, I just can’t. A particular problem for me comes when I try to hear someone speak in a noisy environment. The surrounding noise often drowns out the speaker’s voice. I needContinue reading “Ready To Hear”

Covered in Sweat

A few years ago, my wife and I helped with disaster recovery efforts in Houston, Texas after Hurricane Harvey. We assisted home owners with removing destroyed property, floors, and walls caused by the flooding. It was summer time in Houston, so it was hot and humid. I was covered in sweat daily and even myContinue reading “Covered in Sweat”

Perfection

I am painfully aware of my many imperfections. Although I seek to mature and improve daily, the struggle is real and far from complete. God is and always has been perfect in every way. He has no need to change because He is above reproach and always righteous in every way. Deuteronomy 7:9 says, “KnowContinue reading “Perfection”