Consolation

When someone close to you is suffering, what actions do you take to console them? What words are appropriate and will be well received. Some people prove to be trusted friends in these situations. When we are hurt, we want someone to help us deal with the pain, most likely someone who has suffered inContinue reading “Consolation”

Vision of Heaven

We all have a vision for our future. We have goals that we want to achieve. Sometimes, we can almost see the future of our lives. Of course, none of this is set in stone. Our goals may change due to our choice or circumstances beyond our control. However, we do have a vision ofContinue reading “Vision of Heaven”

Will It Last

When we purchase something we don’t have the expectation that it will last forever. Appliances, though expensive, do not function as designed for long. It doesn’t seem like a long time before our cars begin to deteriorate and even lose value. Even our houses are not designed to last forever. It doesn’t matter how muchContinue reading “Will It Last”

Holy Father

Some of us grew up with less than perfect fathers. They were absent or nonsupporting. Many were even cruel and abusive. For that, I am truly sorry, but know that I grew up in the same environment. So our view of fatherhood, is probably distorted by our experiences. But we have the perfect, holy, FatherContinue reading “Holy Father”

The Job Is Not Finished

We have come to expect specific consequences for certain things in life. On the job, when we do the work and the work meets quality standards, we expect to be paid. In relationships, when we give love and kindness, generally we expect love and kindness to be returned to us. At the store when ourContinue reading “The Job Is Not Finished”