man – Reluctant Retiree

Benefits

A farmer knows that his farm will yield the best crops when he manages the field well and plants the highest yielding seeds. If he damages his fields, he will not receive the best benefits. Proverbs 11:17 says, “A man who is kind benefits himself, but a cruel man hurts himself.” God’s Word is clear.Continue reading “Benefits”

Be Kind

Your Greatest Work

Perhaps, you have composed a masterful musical piece. Or maybe, you created a luxurious piece of furniture. You know that these creations are magnificent and worthy of praise. On the other hand, you have also created some works that are not quite so amazing. In fact, these items take time for you to maintain andContinue reading “Your Greatest Work”

The Work of God’s Fingers

Transformation

We all want to be better people and to do better in the things we have to do. Change is hard and it is harder still to change our attitudes and behaviors. Success is sporadic and fleeting at times. Proverbs 3:3-4 says, “Let not steadfast love and faithfulness forsake you; bind them around your neck;Continue reading “Transformation”

Written On the Tablet of Our Hearts

The Truck Is Here

You may be a person for whom some kind of delivery truck comes to your door every day. Whether it be Prime, UPS, FedEx, Door Dash, or Uber Eats, some deliver comes to your door daily. I am one who hasn’t ordered much online, so I rarely receive deliveries. But it is amazing how muchContinue reading “The Truck Is Here”

Good As His Word

When I was young, my father would make many promises to me that he would later be unable to keep. We all can make promises that future circumstances prevent us from keeping. When we fail to keep our promises, however, trust is broken and it is difficult to earn that trust back again. Numbers 23:19Continue reading “Good As His Word”

Fulfilling Promises

One Mediator

News from sports, labor relations, and nations has made use aware of the function of a mediator. In these cases, two or more sides are brought together by the mediator because conflict has arisen to the extent that the sides cannot resolve the issues directly between themselves. The mediator works on behalf of both sidesContinue reading “One Mediator”