Some people are avid regifters. They may need very little themselves, so they get joy out of giving what they have received to others. Many just see regifting as an opportunity to offload something that they didn’t really want in the first place. White elephant gift exchanges are a prime example of the downside ofContinue reading “Regifting”
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God of All Comfort
The Difficulty of Waiting
I am often an impatient person. If I am waiting for a package to be delivered, I am always checking updates on its progress. If I am waiting in line at a traffic light, I start to get anxious as I don’t see the cars quickly moving when the light turns green. In our rushContinue reading “The Difficulty of Waiting”
Waiting For Our Return
Delight In God’s Word
Kindness Received, Kindness Given
A few years ago a movement called “Pass It Forward” became popular, largely based upon a movie. The idea was to pass on to others the kindnesses that we receive. The movie told the story of a boy who did so and sparked a wave of kindness through his school and family. Psalm 41:1-3 says,Continue reading “Kindness Received, Kindness Given”
Kindness to the Weak
Amazon Warehouse
Amazon has distribution centers around the country. Each center receives goods from a variety of suppliers with the goal and purpose of delivering these goods to consumers who purchase the items online. The distribution center would be useless and a harm to Amazon if it did not deliver goods as they were purchased. Genesis 12:1-3Continue reading “Amazon Warehouse”
Majesty
For us in the United States, the word majesty is not often used. We may speak of the majesty of the stars in the sky or some other natural phenomenom. Some may speak of majesty of a high profile event with dignataries or celebrities. According to the Oxford Languages Dictionary the word, majesty, means impressiveContinue reading “Majesty”
Reluctant Retiree 