If money was no object and you were building a house, you would want to use the best designs and materials. Therefore, you would carefully choose who to work with and where to obtain the necessary materials. You would also, carefully oversee the building to make sure every step was performed by the highest standards.Continue reading “Built Up”
Tag Archives: Precious
Living Stones
Unashamed
Have you ever been exploring and suddenly find something that really intrigues you? You would probably look at it carefully and examine it from all sides to take it all of its features. Perhaps you would take it home and prominently display it so that others can see it and you can explain why itContinue reading “Unashamed”
Precious Cornerstone
Held Captive
I Peter 1:18-19 says, “knowing that you were ransomed from the futile ways inherited from your forefathers, not with perishable things such as silver and gold, but with the precious blood of Christ, like that of a lamb without blemish or spot.” Before coming by faith to Jesus Christ, I was held captive by worldlyContinue reading “Held Captive”
Precious Ransom
Who Am I?
We tend to define ourselves by whatever we are doing and, perhaps, by whatever people may say about us. We fear being rejected by people and, therefore, often seek to please others. Even in the best of times, we may be discouraged by who we think we are. I Peter 2:4-5 says, “As you comeContinue reading “Who Am I?”
Chosen and Precious
Keeping Promises
I learned at a very young age how important it is to keep our promises. My father often promised to take me to a ball game at some later date. Since I loved baseball, I really looked forward to those games. However, since my father was addicted to alcohol, often he was unable to deliverContinue reading “Keeping Promises”
Reluctant Retiree 