Righteous – Page 2 – Reluctant Retiree

High Jump

Suppose a high jump competition was held and everyone in the world had to participate. So one by one, everyone tried to jump over the bar as we each watched. Some jumped higher than most people, but failed to clear the bar. Others, like myself, did not jump very high and also failed to clearContinue reading “High Jump”

No One Understands

Need A Doctor?

Last Wednesday, my heart started to race. I took my blood pressure and the machine said that my heart rate was 165 beats per minute. I repeated this process several times over the next fifteen minutes and got the same result. All of a sudden, my cardiologist’s office called to check up on something else.Continue reading “Need A Doctor?”

Calling Sinners

One Perfect Hack

A variety of sources offer us hacks to make life easier and better. The reliability of these hacks are in question, however. Also depending upon our specific situation, the hacks may not be useful or effective. One hack has proven faultless time after time. When facing struggles or problems, go to God. He has neverContinue reading “One Perfect Hack”

Fear Not

It’s Raining

As I was walking this morning, it began to rain. My first thought was about where I could find covering to protect me if the rain got heavier. We seek protective coverage in many ways and at various times in our lives. We may try to build a financial nest egg to cover emergency needs.Continue reading “It’s Raining”

Shield of Favor

Ultimate Sherpa

When we lived in Nepal, we became aware of the Sherpa people. They generally live in high mountain areas and are extremely strong. It is the Sherpas that carry most of the supplies and loads for mountain climbers. They also prepare the way for climbers. Psalm 55:22 says, “Cast your burden on the Lord, andContinue reading “Ultimate Sherpa”

This Is Who God Is

God’s Word tells us that those who trust in Him will spend eternity in celebration. In this eternal celebration of God, we will sing words like those spoken in Revelation 15:3-4: “Great and amazing are your deeds, O Lord God the Almighty! Just and true are your ways, O King of the nations! Who willContinue reading “This Is Who God Is”