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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””

Toxic Relationships

I don’t know about you, but I am discouraged by all the angry, hurtful, and unforgiving words that I hear on a daily basis. Yes, some of them are directed at me, but most are published by some form of media. Many, even, come from our leaders, who quite honestly should be setting a muchContinue reading “Toxic Relationships”

Gifted to Serve

We tend to glorify the gifted person. The athlete who is extremely talented and successful is honored with accolades and awards, along with large sums of money. The talented actor or actress is wooed by an adoring public. The successful businessperson is honored in a variety of venues. But all these honors and most ofContinue reading “Gifted to Serve”

Love Received, Love to Give

Among material things, we cannot give what we have not received. You cannot give away a cup of sugar to a neighbor, without somehow receiving sugar from which you can give. While that applies materially, we can give from our heart without first receiving. For instance, you can give a kindness to a stranger, withoutContinue reading “Love Received, Love to Give”

Born Of A Certain Kind

Spring is in the air and the evidence is everywhere. When we travel around our area these days, we see all kinds of signs of new life. In one short trip yesterday, we saw baby horses, cows, geese, sheep, goats, and ducks. One thing we noticed is the family resemblance in each of these youngContinue reading “Born Of A Certain Kind”