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I Am Grateful for the Provision

Our needs are met in a variety of ways.  Most often, we work and thus are able to provide for our own physical needs. We depend upon health care professionals to care for our health needs. Our needs for love and support are often provided for by family and friends. We may have other needsContinue reading “I Am Grateful for the Provision”

Our Appetites Deceive

When I drive past a Dairy Queen (DQ), my appetite for a strawberry sundae rises to the front of my thoughts. I long for the taste, ignoring the impact upon my blood sugar and weight. Our appetite and selfish desires can deceive us into doing things that harm us and can lead others astray. RomansContinue reading “Our Appetites Deceive”

Who Are Really The Poor?

I was thinking about who the poor people are that Jesus commands that we serve. Is it just people living in certain circumstances or only those people who have less than a certain income. I don’t think that Jesus defines being poor by the arbitrary standards set by governments or service organizations. I think weContinue reading “Who Are Really The Poor?”

Don’t Let Love Grow Cold

What is it about people that we can maintain a strong relationship with a sports team, celebrity, political position, or hobby, and yet can let other relationships grow cold. Whenever our team is active, we wear team colors, watch the games, and even yell out our passion. Whenever our favorite celebrity comes around, we fawnContinue reading “Don’t Let Love Grow Cold”

Gifted to Serve

We tend to glorify the gifted person. The athlete who is extremely talented and successful is honored with accolades and awards, along with large sums of money. The talented actor or actress is wooed by an adoring public. The successful businessperson is honored in a variety of venues. But all these honors and most ofContinue reading “Gifted to Serve”