Lately, we have experienced frequent snowfall and accumulation. My morning walks have been a bit treacherous. Each step must be carefully placed to avoid slips and falls. Beneath a thin layer of snow often lies ice. A fall could ruin my day and beyond. II Samuel 22:34 says, “He made my feet like the feetContinue reading “Slippery Footing”
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Secure Steps on High
Overwhelmed
Entering a dark room, we see little, if anything, of our surroundings. The darkness overwhelms us and we cannot find our way out. We may walk, but only very gingerly, as it feels like we can trip and fall at any moment. Psalm 40:2 says, “He drew me up from the pit of destruction, outContinue reading “Overwhelmed”
Up From the Pit
Talking Heads
Everywhere I look, I see and hear talking heads. Sports commentators are hired to offer their opinions, right or wrong. Advertisements feature full screen actors trying to speak with authority while using wild gestures. The internet and social media are full of people espousing their opinions on a variety of subjects that they are notContinue reading “Talking Heads”
Draw Near to Listen
Walk On Dry Land
Icy Walkways
As I began my morning walk this morning, I quickly found out that conditions had changed overnight. It had been relatively warm yesterday, but rained all day. Overnight, the temperature fell into the teens. That meant that the rain that fell yesterday became ice on the trails that I walked. I had to watch carefullyContinue reading “Icy Walkways”
Holding Fast to God’s Paths
Walking in Darkness
Every morning, I walk six to eight miles. It is almost always still dark when I set out. The darkness creates a problem for me as I can’t see some tree roots and uneven surfaces. So I sometimes trip and fall, suffering the scrapes and bruises caused by my careless steps in the darkness. IContinue reading “Walking in Darkness”
Reluctant Retiree 