Tag Archives: Lord

Life Insurance

We may buy life insurance, but it does nothing to protect our lives. It just pays our beneficiaries in the event of our death. Other insurance works the same way.  Auto insurance doesn’t protect the car but only pays for repairs. Health insurance doesn’t protect our health but pays for the services when we areContinue reading “Life Insurance”

Make the Right Choice

In Acts 2:36-38 Peter speaks to the people of Jerusalem and says, “‘Let all the house of Israel therefore know for certain that God has made him both Lord and Christ, this Jesus whom you crucified.’ Now when they heard this they were cut to the heart, and said to Peter and the rest ofContinue reading “Make the Right Choice”

Love Is Patient

Assuming you have loved someone and have been loved by someone, what are the qualities of love that have most affected you? Perhaps you have been overwhelmed by someone’s loyalty to you, staying with you when others have left. Maybe you have been the object of someone’s meaningful encouragement and support. And maybe you haveContinue reading “Love Is Patient”

What a Friend!

If you were asked, what constitutes a good friend? How would you respond? Would you immediately consider your friends and the qualities that make them good friends? Would you think about some of the great friendships of history and why they are considered good examples of friendship? Psalm 145:13-14 says, “The Lord is faithful isContinue reading “What a Friend!”

Notifications

One of the things that I don’t like about social media and smartphones is the overuse of notifications. Depending upon how you set up your phone and apps, you can receive notifications almost constantly. These notifications can be annoying as many are just spam notices trying to sell something.  II Chronicles 36:15 says, “The LORD,Continue reading “Notifications”

Snippets of Joy

As I look back over my life, I find satisfaction in the snippets of joy that I remember. Admittedly, some joyful times last much longer than a short snippet, like marrying my beautiful and loving wife. Then there has been the birth of three children and six grandchildren that still bring joy to my heart.Continue reading “Snippets of Joy”