Our minds are wonderful things, capable of great thoughts. But our minds can also deceive us. When we hurt someone, intentionally or unintentionally, our minds will seek to justify our actions, most often by blaming the other person in some way. When we commit some deception, our minds will downplay our wrong, often by tellingContinue reading “Mental Gymnastics”
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Sins Like Scarlet
Contrast
Studying contrasts between things and thoughts can be entertaining and highly instructive. You can visit the Himalayan Mountains and become awestruck at the majestic peaks. Then you can go the Death Valley or the Grand Canyon and be amazed at the beauty of the depths. Daily we see the contrasts and the effects of humanContinue reading “Contrast”
The Great God
Who Knows You
Who is the person in your life that knows you the best? They have seen you at your best. And they have seen you at your worst. They know your past and understand your present. Sometimes they may know what you are thinking even before you say a word. How does this knowledge of youContinue reading “Who Knows You”
Searched and Known
Wedding Feasts
It seems to me, a casual observer, that wedding meals are getting more elaborate. Some have become so expensive that guests are asked to contribute. At a wedding, there is great cause to celebrate, but the occasion can get a bit overblown. The wedding feast of the Lamb of God, however, will be the greatestContinue reading “Wedding Feasts”
He Is Risen
Nature Preserves
Many of my daily hikes take me to trails through nature preserves. I love seeing the colors and evidence of God’s hand in creation and preservation. I also appreciate those people who put a lot of effort into preserving nature in these places. But no matter how hard we try to preserve nature, natural eventsContinue reading “Nature Preserves”
Reluctant Retiree 