If you have ever tried to work with a government office to get something you need, you know that it can be a difficult and frustrating process. You have to fill out the paperwork correctly and provide the appropriate backup documentation. Often, government also applies a time frame for the request and requirements for approvalsContinue reading “Proper Request”
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Elements of Prayer
Young Person’s Dream
When I was young, I loved baseball. I played baseball in some form almost every day. But early in my organized baseball career, I was hit in the head with a pitch. You have to know that this was so long ago that baseball helmets were not available to kids’ teams. I was knocked unconsciousContinue reading “Young Person’s Dream”
Circumstances and Attitudes
Many times, our attitudes are affected by our circumstances. It is easy to be joyful, patient, and loving when things are going the way that we want them to go. On the other hand, it is not so easy to be patient while waiting in a long queue, or joyful when we are sick, orContinue reading “Circumstances and Attitudes”
Steadfast
Receiving the Promises
What a Deal!
Some parents bribe their children, saying, “if you don’t do this, I will give you that” Or they may say, “we can’t go there because we will go to this place.” When we become adults, the art of the deal remains the same. Everyone will have to give up something in order to obtain theContinue reading “What a Deal!”
Leaving Behind
Adoption Into God’s Family
Unfortunately, the adoption of a child can be a long, expensive, and sometimes frustrating process. But, it is a wonderful thing that the adopting parents are doing for the adopted child. They welcome the child into the newly enlarged family and give the child their name and all the blessings of their family. John 1:12-13Continue reading “Adoption Into God’s Family”
Reluctant Retiree 