So many of the good things that we receive are meant to be passed onto others. When we receive good news, we immediately want to tell others about it. When we are cured from a disease and come across someone else who is similarly suffering, we want to tell them of our experience. When someoneContinue reading “Pass It On”
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Mercy Triumphs Over Judgment
Erosion
It seems that the things that we create erode over time. You can visit the great buildings of ages past, but you will see damage caused by man and nature. You can visit history museums and find artifacts of great civilization, but you will also observe the damage of time and enviornment have inflicted onContinue reading “Erosion”
Imperishable
Sticking To Us
Some things are inherently sticky. Glue is made to stick things together, although it seems for me that it always sticks the wrong things together. Our reputations seem to follow us wherever we go. Our values and beliefs also stick with us and are reflected in our actions. Psalm 23:6 says, “Surely goodness and mercyContinue reading “Sticking To Us”
Goodness That Follow Us
Goes With Us
We go through some experiences that feel better when someone close goes with us. It may be a doctor’s appointment that we feel some anxiety about. It may be some thrilling adventure that we want to share with a loved one. We may want someone to go with us when we are trying to resolveContinue reading “Goes With Us”
Goodness Goes Before Us
Love Replaces Debt
I worked for a bank for over 20 years, so I know that banks rarely just cancel a debt. They work hard to receive back the money that they have lended. A debtor that has a debt cancelled would be extremely grateful. In Luke 7:41-43 Jesus tells a story to reveal a truth, “A certainContinue reading “Love Replaces Debt”
Reluctant Retiree 