Tag Archives: Lord
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”
Singing For Joy
Born Again
Sometimes, we come in contact with people who completely change our lives. It may be finding the love of our lives that we soon marry, have children with, and build a life together with. Or we may have life changing experiences, like health diagnosis, job opportunities, or moving to new areas. I Peter 1:3 says,Continue reading “Born Again”
Living Hope
Honor
Exodus 20:12 says, “Honor your father and your mother, that your days may be long in the land that the Lord your God is giving you.” Honoring our mother and father is something beyond giving them a special day once a year. We honor our mother and father by becoming the best person we canContinue reading “Honor”
Reluctant Retiree 