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Covered Completely

The winter snow does a pretty good job of covering everything. The streets and sidewalks are covered, if only for a short while. Plants and fields are covered, except for random shoots. Everywhere we look, we see the effects of fallen snow. The coverage is not complete and is only temporary. Psalm 32:1-2 says, “BlessedContinue reading “Covered Completely”

Observers of Wrong

Recently in the news, we have seen a number of occasions where a crowd of people stood as witnesses only to evil. They did nothing to protect the innocent or even speak out about the wrong. Evil increases and people are hurt, but we continue on our own path hoping that the evil will notContinue reading “Observers of Wrong”

Forgiveness is Difficult

Forgiveness can often be difficult for us to muster up. In our lifetimes, it is likely that people will do some truly awful things to us. Sometimes, we can say that we forgive, but a thought of the pain inflicted upon us can return with a single thought. At the same time, we rarely thinkContinue reading “Forgiveness is Difficult”

The Crowd Cheers

I have often wondered what it would feel like to be on the playing field in front of a large crowd. What would go through my mind if I was able to do something great and the crowd rose up in celebration? How would I feel if I made some costly mistakes, and how wouldContinue reading “The Crowd Cheers”

Covered By Blood

Romans 4:7-8 says, “Blessed are those whose lawless deeds are forgiven, and whose sins are covered; blessed is the man against whom the Lord will not count his sin.” We all sin, but the blood of Jesus covers our sins so that they are removed from us and God does not count them against thoseContinue reading “Covered By Blood”