Tag Archives: pleasing

Moment by Moment

This morning, I walked over 8 miles. It didn’t happen in the moment when I walked outside. Instead, I had to walk step by step over two hours to go the full distance. There aren’t a lot of things that we have to pay attention to moment by moment in order to succeed. We watchContinue reading “Moment by Moment”

Gift Exchange

Have you ever witnessed a gift exchange that appeared awkward? Maybe, one of the participants didn’t feel comfortable with the exchange. Of course, this can happen for a variety of reasons, but a common reason could be just a lack of a close relationship between the two parties. Proverbs 15:8 says, “The sacrifice of theContinue reading “Gift Exchange”

Pleasing God

The best gifts are those given with thoughtfulness and effort. When we are sensitive to the needs and desires of others, and then, go out of our way to meet those needs, we are demonstrating our love for them. Personal sacrifice seems to be an essential ingredient to possessing and demonstrating love. Hebrews 13:15-16 says,Continue reading “Pleasing God”

Peace in Turbulent Times

We live in turbulent times. Chaos seems to rule the day as divisions are rising amongst people and nations. One thing that we are called to do in times like these is to pray. We should pray that leaders find wisdom and act in righteousness on behalf of people. We should pray that people areContinue reading “Peace in Turbulent Times”

Fully Equipped

Have you ever watched someone with great skill and wished that you could do that? In fact, there are many skills that I wish that I possess or could obtain. I never learned how to do basic home or car repairs. I never learned to play a musical instrument. While these abilities would be awesomeContinue reading “Fully Equipped”