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”
Tag Archives: soul
Wait in Silence
Words We Can Trust
Words are everywhere. We hear many voices telling us what they assure is true and reliable, only to find out later that these words were biased and ill-informed. We find the same problem with the words that we read, not knowing what to believe. Psalm 19:7 says, “The law of the LORD is perfect, revivingContinue reading “Words We Can Trust”
Perfect Word
Avoid Stumbling
As I get older, I am tending to shuffle my feet more when I walk. Shuffling, or not lifting my feet, causes me to stumble and fall more often. I am usually fine when the walking surface is smooth and well-lit. But add in some obstacles or inattention on my part, and the odds ofContinue reading “Avoid Stumbling”
Wisdom and Discretion
Membership Benefits
When we join a club, we expect to receive the benefits of club membership. However, if we never make ourselves aware of the benefits or if we forget about them, then we are not taking full advantage of our rights as members. When we trust Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord, we become members ofContinue reading “Membership Benefits”
Forget Not All His Benefits
I Need Something More
Have you ever made an agreement with someone to provide a service or product? Then, when they deliver the service or product, you are disappointed. You ask them to make some modifications. The modifications are made, but it still seems not right. This request and modification process goes on through several tries, but you areContinue reading “I Need Something More”
Reluctant Retiree 