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Adopted by God

Good Samaritan

We are all familiar with the term, “Good Samaritan”, if not the story told by Jesus in Luke 10. This story begins with a man severely beaten and robbed. The robbers leave the man by the side of the road, thinking that he is dead. A priests comes by and sees the man, but passesContinue reading “Good Samaritan”

Go And Do Likewise

Influence Upon People

Have you noticed that the more time you spend with complaining people, the more you complain? The more time that we spend with happy people, the more time we spend happily enjoying the time and experience. We become like the people we spend time with. On the other hand, people who spend time with usContinue reading “Influence Upon People”

People of Love and Peace

That’s Not What I Meant To Say

I stumble over words that I say. Even when I have the best of intentions, the words I use may communicate harshness or disapproval. That is generally not what I intended to say. Gracious words are received joyfully and encourage the soul. Gracious speech patterns can earn us the favor of others and make manyContinue reading “That’s Not What I Meant To Say”

Favor and Friends

I Am Grateful for the Provision

Our needs are met in a variety of ways. Most often, we work and thus are able to provide for our own physical needs. We depend upon health care professionals to care for our health needs. Our needs for love and support are often provided for by family and friends. We may have other needsContinue reading “I Am Grateful for the Provision”

Let the Rain Fall

Don’t Let Love Grow Cold

What is it about people that we can maintain a strong relationship with a sports team, celebrity, political position, or hobby, and yet can let other relationships grow cold. Whenever our team is active, we wear team colors, watch the games, and even yell out our passion. Whenever our favorite celebrity comes around, we fawnContinue reading “Don’t Let Love Grow Cold”