While most of the time, we speak what is on our minds, some times it is better to hold our tongues, at least temporarily. If we are brought into court, we are allowed to speak only at certain times. Other times, we should not speak simply out of courtesy to someone else who is speaking.Continue reading “Be Careful When You Speak”
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Before the Lord
Activation
We live in a time when we can not simply choose something and then use it. Instead, we have to take the interim step of activating. Activation often includes QRcodes, phone calls, website or app visits, or some other interim process. If we are not careful, we will activate the wrong thing and incur extraContinue reading “Activation”
Reverence and Humility
God Loves the Humble
Over and over again, we read in God’s Word that God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble. Humility does not deny our strengths, but correctly evaluates our weaknesses. God specifically designed and created each of us. Our physical, emotional, and psychological makeup was designed by Him to fulfill specific purposes that HeContinue reading “God Loves the Humble”
Nature Preserves
Many of my daily hikes take me to trails through nature preserves. I love seeing the colors and evidence of God’s hand in creation and preservation. I also appreciate those people who put a lot of effort into preserving nature in these places. But no matter how hard we try to preserve nature, natural eventsContinue reading “Nature Preserves”
Reluctant Retiree 