Most of us have tried out for a position in a play, in a musical group, for a science fair display, or making a sports team roster. Trying out brings a certain degree of fear along with the tryouts. We fear not being on the list when the accepted members are posted. Romans 8:15-16 says,Continue reading “Making the Team”
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Adoption As Sons
Warning Signs
You are going down a highway, cruising at whatever your normal speed is. Suddenly, you see signs informing you of road work ahead. The signs change to warnings about speed, directional changes, and pavement issues. Do you heed the signs and slow down or do you stay within the flow of traffic with higher speeds?Continue reading “Warning Signs”
A Glad Heart
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”
Blessed Is The One
Washing
We have a separate room in our house for the washer and dryer. As with everybody, we bring our clothes into this room to wash. They generally come out clean and useful for another time. However, this washing never transforms these clothes into better and more useful clothes. I Thessalonians 5:23 says, “Now may theContinue reading “Washing”
Sanctified Completely
God’s Hands
When we are unable to do something that we need to do, we often place our trust in the hands of experts. We trust our insurance companies to provide support when our lives, health, automobiles, and property is damaged or taken. Banks are entrusted with our money. Health care providers are trusted with helping toContinue reading “God’s Hands”
Reluctant Retiree 