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”

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”

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”

Brokenhearted

As we go through life certain things will upset us  But the greater pains and burdens will be the hurts that break our hearts. These hurts can imprison us with chains of anger, fear, hopelessness, and self-pity. This prophecy in Isaiah 61:1 regarding Jesus says, “The Spirit of the Lord GOD is upon me, becauseContinue reading “Brokenhearted”

God Loves the Humble

Over and over again, we read in God’s Word that God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble. Humility does not deny our strengths, but correctly evaluates our weaknesses. God specifically designed and created each of us. Our physical, emotional, and psychological makeup was designed by Him to fulfill specific purposes that HeContinue reading “God Loves the Humble”