Often, I have trouble communicating when I pull my car up to a speaker box at a fast food restaurant. It seems that the employees do not heard the words that I speak. Of course, this causes more problems as the food that I am given is not the food that I ordered. I amContinue reading “Speaker Boxes”
Tag Archives: Matthew6
When We Pray
As We Have Forgiven
I see a rush to judgement that seemingly pervades all of life in our society. We rush to judge what people say as it offends our sensitivities. We rush to judge actions as they do not match our self-determined morality. We rush to judge intentions, although we cannot fairly or accurately know or evaluate theContinue reading “As We Have Forgiven”
Forgive Us
Arrayed in Glory
At this time every year, the city of Holland, Michigan has what they call the Tulip Time Festival. Tulips are everywhere, adorning the streets, shops, and fields. I am not really a flower guy, but I admit the site is pretty spectacular. Some people try to match the glory of tulips in bloom by applyingContinue reading “Arrayed in Glory”
Why Are You Anxious?
Life Insurance
We may buy life insurance, but it does nothing to protect our lives. It just pays our beneficiaries in the event of our death. Other insurance works the same way. Auto insurance doesn’t protect the car but only pays for repairs. Health insurance doesn’t protect our health but pays for the services when we areContinue reading “Life Insurance”
Deliverance
Forgiven To Forgive
We have an unspoken social custom that says when we receive something from someone, we should find a way to repay the kindness or gift. Sometimes we try to get out from under the social norm by rationalizing why we think that we are not obligated to return the favor. At times, we may notContinue reading “Forgiven To Forgive”
Reluctant Retiree 