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Sowing Seeds

In our area, plenty of fields cover the landscape. Every year, corn and bean seeds are planted in the spring and harvested in the fall. Every passerby knows that the seeds will yield what is planted, corn seeds produce corn and bean seeds produce beans. Psalm 97:11-12 says, “Light is sown for the righteous, andContinue reading “Sowing Seeds”

What’s In Your Closet?

If you were to look inside your closet right now, what would you see? My closet is full of old clothing and has nothing fancy in it. I don’t own a suit, although I wore a suit daily when I was working. If I was to be invited to a fancy event, I don’t knowContinue reading “What’s In Your Closet?”

Pay It Forward

As we go through life, there will be times when we do some kindness for another person and yet do not receive kindness or thanks in return. But if we only do these kindnesses because we expect something in return, we will miss out on blessing people and the blessing of knowing that we helped.Continue reading “Pay It Forward”

Rejoice and Be Glad

I expect that the celebrations of the new year will continue far into the night. I hope to be sleeping, as I am not one to revel in a new year. The celebrations will be boisterous and loud, no doubt, as people welcome in the new and say goodbye to the old. Isaiah 65:17-18 says,Continue reading “Rejoice and Be Glad”

Dark Clouds

It is quite a sight to see dark clouds on the horizon, knowing that they are bringing unpleasant weather your way. The dark clouds of struggles and circumstances can also bring a sense of forboding into our hearts. We can become so caught up on these dark clouds that our mindset and emotions also becomeContinue reading “Dark Clouds”