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Did Jonah Really Believe He Could Outrun God
We all know the story of Jonah and the “great fish”. Jonah did not want to do what God wanted Him to do, that is go to Ninevah and preach. Jonah thought that He could go in the other direction and outrun God to Tarshish. Why did he think that God was not going toContinue reading “Did Jonah Really Believe He Could Outrun God”
Running From God’s Presence
I Didn’t Mean To Do That
As we mature, we understand that our actions often impact others, and many times this impact is not what we intended. Usually, we act and react based upon what will benefit us and not necessarily how it will impact others. But fortunately and sometimes unfortunately, our actions have collateral impact upon other people. Exodus 20:5-6Continue reading “I Didn’t Mean To Do That”
Impact For Generations
Covered
Insurance policies do us some good when disaster strikes. When our property, appliances, automobiles, and other assets are damaged, we find some assistance and relief from insurance coverage. But insurance policies do not help us overcome the emotional, mental, and spiritual damage done to us by this world. We have to find protection in theseContinue reading “Covered”
The Lifter of My Head
Standards
We derive our standards based upon a number of different factors. Some are based upon our experiences and some come from respected and informed sources. And some standards are given to us from such entities as the manufacturers of certain goods. I Samuel 2:2 says, “There is none holy like the Lord: for there isContinue reading “Standards”
Reluctant Retiree 