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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”

Score Cards Don’t Tell the True Story

In the Olympics, judges in ice skating and gymnastics give scores to the contestants. These are subjective ratings from qualified professionals, but they may not reflect the skills and performance of the contestants. We, also, get score cards throughout our lives. We receive report cards in school that speak to how we performed in eachContinue reading “Score Cards Don’t Tell the True Story”

Plans Fizzle

How many times do we make plans and they don’t work out as we thought? This happens to me all the time. I am a great idea guy but the follow through is weak. While I am just one person, we can see the same thing happen on a national and global level. Governments comeContinue reading “Plans Fizzle”

Never Changes

My opinions can change over time and most have. Relationships change over time and may become more or less intimate. Laws change, politics change, social norms change, fashion changes, and the economic environment certainly changes. But God never changes. He has no need or desire to change, as He is, was, and always will beContinue reading “Never Changes”