Giving What Is Best

Some people really know how to give the best gifts. They understand the people that they give to and seem to know what is needed in the moment. Some people can bring out the best in us. They know how to support, encourage, correct, inspire, and help when needed. Psalm 28:8-9 says, “The Lord isContinue reading “Giving What Is Best”

Assembly Required

You’re assembling a complicated piece of technology. You have a complete set of instructions by your side, but you are struggling with the assembly. The instructions are thorough, but difficult to understand. Suddenly, the designer and developer of this technology comes and offers his personal assistance. With his expertise, the assembly goes smoothly and efficiently.Continue reading “Assembly Required”

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?”

Road Signs

Road signs are meant to direct us and to warn us of potential dangers ahead. Roadside advertising intends to entice us to partake of services and products. But wouldn’t it be nice if roadside signs were developed to encourage and point us to awesome and meaningful adventures ahead? Revelation 7:9-10 says, “After this I looked,Continue reading “Road Signs”

Extinguish the Flaming Arrows of the Enemy

Ancient warrior shields were often quite large, necessary to protect their whole bodies. Prior to battle warriors often soaked the shield so that the flaming arrows of the enemy would be extinguished upon impact with the shield. II Samuel 22:36 says, “You have given me the shield of your salvation, and your gentleness made meContinue reading “Extinguish the Flaming Arrows of the Enemy”