We all need trusted friends. These friends will stay with us in the good times and the bad. We know that they will honor their word and do what is necessary to help us. Even the best of friends will inevitably fail us at times. They are human, like us, and sometimes not strong enoughContinue reading “Promises of God”
Tag Archives: Spirit
Called Upon the Lord
Right Spirit
What happens when we do something that we really don’t want to do? Many times the end result does not match expectations. Perhaps, the quality is not what we wanted to produce or we are just not satisfied with the experience nor the end result. In John 4:23-24 Jesus is quoted as saying, “But theContinue reading “Right Spirit”
True Worshipers
My Way or the Highway
During my career, I have worked with and for people who were very controlling. They would give people a task to do, but then they want to control every aspect of the task. The subordinate would finish the task and the manager would then criticize many aspects of the work, even though the quality wasContinue reading “My Way or the Highway”
Does Not Each of You?
Stubborn Stain
Some stains on clothing, carpet, and furniture are more stubborn than others. You use the right cleaner and scrub as hard as you can, but to no or limited avail. Finally, you may have to call in a professional. You trust them to remove the stain that you cannot. Psalm 51:10, 12 says, “Create inContinue reading “Stubborn Stain”
Clean Heart
“It Is Finished”
I am the type of person that loves to finish projects. I don’t like the clutter that unfinished projects cause. So I do much better on work that can be declared, “done”, in a very short time. I don’t do as well with projects that required continued follow-up, revisions, and upkeeep. John 19:30 says, “WhenContinue reading ““It Is Finished””
Reluctant Retiree 