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Plan For the Day

Not many of us start our day by planning to deceive and oppress others. We don’t intentionally scheme to hurt others, but somehow we occasionally do just that. Zechariah 7:9-10 says, “Thus says the LORD of hosts, Render true judgments, show kindness and mercy to one another, do not oppress the widow, the fatherless, theContinue reading “Plan For the Day”

Opening Doors

Often, we are invited into someone’s home. Other times we may choose to visit someone’s home. When the doors open, you can feel whether or not we are truly welcome. Does the door open to warm greetings and invitations or does it open to an unexplained coldness? The door that opens to unity is oneContinue reading “Opening Doors”

The Loneliest Place On Earth

We attend church regularly. We have lived many different places and have gone to many different churches. I have noticed that church can be the loneliest place on earth. Oh, most churches make the appropriate efforts to appear friendly and welcoming. But spend some time in the church and you may find that most ofContinue reading “The Loneliest Place On Earth”

Memorable Words

Some people make a living by conducting seminars or giving speeches. Their words are memorable as they help people in their endeavors. I can recall a few times when someone other than my children or grandchildren was actually influenced by words that I said. Words of encouragement tend to stay with people, as do wordsContinue reading “Memorable Words”

Putting It All Together

Suppose you receive a box from an unexpected source. You open the box and find hundreds of pieces and one drawing of what the finished product should look like. You scan the pieces and the drawing and decide that you want to put it all together. However, you think that you know how to putContinue reading “Putting It All Together”

The Angels Declared, “Peace on Earth”

The holiday season is in full swing, with the Thanksgiving feast tomorrow, Christmas decorations going up, and Christmas carols playing everywhere. We all know the theme of Christmas as “Joy to the World” and “Peace on Earth”. But somehow, the source of this joy and peace, that is the saving grace of Jesus Christ, isContinue reading “The Angels Declared, “Peace on Earth””