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
Perfection
Advertisers tell us that their products are perfect. But then, we use these products and find their many flaws. Promoters tell us that their models are perfect, but only disclose their appearances. When we look deeper, we see the internal weaknesses. Psalms 19:7 says, “The law of the LORD is perfect, restoring the soul; TheContinue reading “Perfection”
Restoring Our Souls
New App
When I download a new app for my phone or computer, a steep learning curve begins. I try to understand and use the app as best as I can. But over time, I can forget some of the tools imbedded in the app, losing some of the effectiveness of the app. These tools were placedContinue reading “New App”
Forget Not His Benefits
Wholehearted Search
I admit that when I am looking for something around the house, my search is usually halfhearted. If I don’t find it immediately, I know that my wife can and will. She knows where every little thing is. She will find, what I can’t, because my search is dependent upon her. Deuteronomy 4:29 says, “ButContinue reading “Wholehearted Search”
How To Find God
Sacred Vending Machine
We step up to a vending machine, put in our money or scan our credit card, and instantly receive the product that we desired. Many of us treat God as a sacred vending machine. We put our requests before God and begin to anxiously wait for His answer. Many times, we don’t wait very longContinue reading “Sacred Vending Machine”
