Tag Archives: Righteous

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”

Getting Things Done

To do great things we must first do certain things. We need to identify the needs. Then, we need to ascertain who can best assist us in meeting those needs. Before we ask for this assistance, we should accurately assess our interests in these needs. Then, we should gather the resources needed to accomplish theContinue reading “Getting Things Done”

Fruitful Environment

One of our sons did particularly well in school under teachers who gave generous encouragement. He did not do so well under strict disciplinarians, not because he got into trouble, but rather because he didn’t receive the same levels of encouragement. As adults we are exposed to different leadership styles. We do better under certainContinue reading “Fruitful Environment”

Trust Versus Fear

Suppose you are driving down a rural highway through the mountains. You are enjoying the views and not paying much attention to your speed. Then, you see a police car. Your automatic reaction is to look at your speedometer and slow down, no matter at what speed you are currently driving. Why is that? ItContinue reading “Trust Versus Fear”

Yearning for Light

At this time of year, the days are short and I yearn for more light. We open the blinds and pull back the curtains to let what light there is come in. But my morning hikes are shrowded in darkness and even my evening walks are shortened by the coming nightfall. The short days canContinue reading “Yearning for Light”