Tag Archives: redemption

Unwrapped

For many, Christmas 2025 is just a memory by now. The tree has been taken down, the decorations have been put away, and the unwrapped presents are in use. These presents have made us glad, and hopefully, will do so for a long time. It is good to remember what others have done for youContinue reading “Unwrapped”

Receiving Honor

What if you were chosen to receive a distinguished honor? And what if that honor was to be bestowed to you by a person or group that you greatly admire, making the honor that much more meaningful to you? But, what if they placed some requirements upon you that you didn’t really care for, likeContinue reading “Receiving Honor”

The Best Benefit Plan

Psalm 103:2-5 says, “Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits, who forgives all your iniquity, who heals all your diseases, who redeems your life from the pit, who crowns you with steadfast love and mercy, who satisfies you with good so that your youth is renewed like the eagle’s.” WeContinue reading “The Best Benefit Plan”

Redeem

When I was little I used to love to collect soft drink bottles and take them to the liquor store. At the store, they would give me money in return for the bottles. Then I would promptly spend my earnings buying candy. This process is called redemption. All of us were lost without hope, livingContinue reading “Redeem”

Carries Our Burdens

Today is Good Friday. Today commemorates the day that Jesus was crucified on the cross for our sins. Before His crucifixion, He was whipped and beaten. Then He was made to carry His cross up the hill toward Golgatha. Psalm 94:19 says, “When the cares of my heart are many, your consolations cheer my soul.”Continue reading “Carries Our Burdens”

Redemption

Today, we only have limited experience with redemption. We can redeem coupons at a store to receive a discount, meaning someone else is covering the cost of our discount. We talk about redeeming time or an opportunity, meaning we are making the best use of that which we are using. In other times, however, redemptionContinue reading “Redemption”