Most of us experience joy from time to time. There is the joy of achievements like graduation, job promotion, and financial rewards. We also experience joy in relationships like marriage, childbirth, Christmas, and family celebrations. I know the joy of watching my children and now my grandchildren participate in sports, music, and drama. But theseContinue reading “Deeper Joy”
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Gladness in the Soul
Wanting To Be Great
The world tells us that we should promote ourselves to become great. Now, social media is full of self-promoters spouting all sorts of foolishness and doing all kinds of foolish acts. God has a different standard for leadership. In Matthew 20:26-28 Jesus says, “It shall not be so among you. But whoever would be greatContinue reading “Wanting To Be Great”
Servant Leadership
Do Unto Others
When our children are fighting with each other, we try to get them to understand the other person’s story. Understanding leads to empathy and then to compassion. Peter wanted Jesus to give him permission to withhold forgiveness. In Matthew 18, Jesus told the story of a worker who had his large debt forgiven, but cruellyContinue reading “Do Unto Others”
Debt Forgiven
Hearing Aids
I have worn hearing aids for decades. I am at the point now that I can’t hear a lot of what is said to me or around me. I try all the tricks to hear better, but still don’t hear enough, even though most of the time, I really want to hear what is said.Continue reading “Hearing Aids”
Someone Who Is Able
Whenever, I have a problem with my car or in my house that requires a repair, I have to call on an expert. It does me no good to talk to just any friend for advice. I have to speak with someone who has the knowledge and ability to fix my issue. I try toContinue reading “Someone Who Is Able”
