Life is a maze. Open the right doors and things go well, that is until we come to the next door. Open the wrong door and we find endless detours and obstacles in our path. By His blood, Jesus is the door into the presence of God, where we find the wisdom and truth toContinue reading “Door Opened For Us”
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Confidence to Enter
Pleasing God
The best gifts are those given with thoughtfulness and effort. When we are sensitive to the needs and desires of others, and then, go out of our way to meet those needs, we are demonstrating our love for them. Personal sacrifice seems to be an essential ingredient to possessing and demonstrating love. Hebrews 13:15-16 says,Continue reading “Pleasing God”
A Sacrifice of Praise
Sacrifice As An Act of Love
It seems that love is in short supply these days. We are willing to cut off relationships because our needs are not met. We are willing to attack opposing views because they do not agree with our own. We make demands on how other people, businesses, leaders, and politicians should act and what they shouldContinue reading “Sacrifice As An Act of Love”
Greater Love
Be On the Watch
In ancient times, many cities were fortified with walls that surrounded them. They set guards in towers and walked around the city to watch for approaching enemies. Guards also manned the city gates to allow entry to authorized persons. Today, many businesses employ security guards to do much the same thing. But on a personalContinue reading “Be On the Watch”
In the Morning
Trying to Do Good
We often defend ourselves by talking about good intentions or blaming others for the wrong that we believe they did. However, if our intentions were truly honorable, we would have acted with compassion instead of judgment. In God’s view, good hearts are valued over good works. In Matthew 12:7, Jesus says, ” And if youContinue reading “Trying to Do Good”
Reluctant Retiree 