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”
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Joy For the Upright
In Our Arms
Three of the most emotional and powerful moments of my life was holding each of my children in my arms after they were born. Holding your new born child stirs our souls to new heights. At that moment, the baby feels secure and loved, while the parent is moved to do everything they can forContinue reading “In Our Arms”
Carried in God’s Arms
Spoken in the Right Way
My hearing has really deteriorated lately. The audiologist told me that volume is no longer the issue, but rather I am having trouble distinguishing sounds. So I can hear the words spoken to me, but I am having trouble discerning the words. I need people to speak somewhat slowly and articulate their words well. Similarly,Continue reading “Spoken in the Right Way”
Acceptable in God’s Sight
That We May See
Have you ever looked back at an event and realized something new that you didn’t understand at the time? Perhaps someone speaks about the event from a different perspective, or you see videos that show you something new. Sometimes, we just need to take a broader view in order to understand the truth. II KingsContinue reading “That We May See”
Open Our Eyes
Prepare the Way
Right now, the city is doing roadwork in the area in which we live. They took one day to mark out their work and set up warning signs. Another day, they spent preparing the street for the work to be done. Then, they could actually begin the work on the road. If we are toContinue reading “Prepare the Way”
Reluctant Retiree 