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Dog Returns To Its Vomit

We have all heard the above phrase before and perhaps we have even seen it happen. People are not immune from this sort of practice. The career criminal continues to commit the same crimes. We yield to the same destructive practices over and over. Some people make the same errors in judgment time and again.Continue reading “Dog Returns To Its Vomit”

Faith Grows When Tested

One thing that we can be sure of in life, is that storms will come. Often they come when we are already overwhelmed and don’t know what to do. God promised to never leave His children. And we know that He is sovereign over all things, with nothing outside of His knowledge and ability toContinue reading “Faith Grows When Tested”

Fading Hope

Today is election day in our country. People place their hopes on their favorite candidates, and they fear what will happen if the opposition wins. However, after election day, hope begins to fade again, and disappointment rises with the failures of the new leaders to deliver on their promises. Fears replace hope. Romans 5:2 says,Continue reading “Fading Hope”

Apprentice

The apprentice listens to the master’s teaching and then watches the master work. He doesn’t begin to do the work himself until the master believes that he is ready. Then the master watches the young craftsman until he demonstrates the skills necessary to do fine work. The apprentice, for his part, must find a skilledContinue reading “Apprentice”

Earning Rewards

Sometimes we are presented with the opportunity to earn rewards. We put in significant effort and time to do what is required, only to find out it was not enough and we don’t receive the reward. It can be devastating and is always discouraging, sometimes to the point of not wanting to try again. PsalmContinue reading “Earning Rewards”

Plans Fizzle

How many times do we make plans and they don’t work out as we thought? This happens to me all the time. I am a great idea guy but the follow through is weak. While I am just one person, we can see the same thing happen on a national and global level. Governments comeContinue reading “Plans Fizzle”