It was very early and still dark as I walked to church this morning. We had just had a storm come through the area, and the wind and hail knocked down trees and branches everywhere. I had to carefully place each step to avoid stumbling and falling. Life presents the same difficulties as we needContinue reading “Walk Carefully”
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Step by Step
Straight Roads
When I am driving, I prefer straight roads. Mountain roads are beautiful and have their own attraction, but I enjoy the smooth and quicker sailing of straight roads. For driving on any road, we need to make sure that we have prepared ourselves and our vehicles. Hebrews 12:12-13 says, “Therefore lift your drooping hands andContinue reading “Straight Roads”
Strengthen Your Knees
Good Paths
Since I hike almost daily, I have decided on some factors that make a good trail. The one thing that I like more than anything in a good hiking trail is beautiful scenery. I enjoy the beauty of God’s creation and how it tends to draw me into His presence. A level path is alwaysContinue reading “Good Paths”
Level Path
Desires Satisfied
It is not often that our desires are fully satisfied. We may experience a temporary satisfaction with a great meal or good relationships. But when are our deepest and truest desires really satisfied? And can these true desires be satisfied forever? Psalm 16:11 says, “You make known to me the path of life; in yourContinue reading “Desires Satisfied”
Fullness of Joy
Mind Tricks
As I age, like most people, I am saddened not only by physical weaknesses but also by the loss of mental acuity. My mind has begun to play mental tricks on me. For instance, I will enter a room and instantly forget why I came into the room. Or worse yet, get to the doorwayContinue reading “Mind Tricks”
Reluctant Retiree 