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”
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Light and Joy
Unafraid of Bad News
Most of us have experienced times when we were afraid of some bad news. It could be potential layoffs at work, possible bad news at the doctor’s office, or a general fear of world events. Sometimes, we are able to make plans to work through a solution. But at other times the fears grow asContinue reading “Unafraid of Bad News”
Remembered Forever
Need a Physician?
When I was young, I hated going to the doctor’s office. I would do everything in my power to avoid seeing the doctor. I thought that my own willpower and toughness would enable me to get through the illness or injury. Unfortunately, I was wrong. I eventually went to the doctor’s office because I needContinue reading “Need a Physician?”
Call of Sinners, Not the Righteous
What Will They Say?
People may say one thing about me when I can listen, but they may say something entirely different when I leave the room. To be sure, some of those differences are spoken out of self-interests. But some things they say may be true. It is the true things that I should be concerned with. OnceContinue reading “What Will They Say?”
Memory of the Righteous
Light and Joy
We often associate light with joy. July 4th celebrations are a classic example. We turn out by the thousands to watch the fireworks and light our own fireworks at home. All this is done to celebrate our nation’s birth. At Christmas, lights are lit nearly everywhere, offering joy to the onlookers and lighting the wayContinue reading “Light and Joy”
Reluctant Retiree 