In our world today, it is commonplace to receive criticism and judgment from a variety of sources. The world, it seems, tends to try to bring us down, rather than lift us up. It is so easy to become discouraged. The essence of love, on the other hand, is the desire to love others inContinue reading “Knit Together in Love”
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Encouraged Hearts
Understanding Beyond Measure
I recently had another hearing test and discovered that my hearing comprehension has severely declined. I have known for some time that I have difficulty understanding what people are saying, but now I know it is at least partially due to my inability to distinguish different sounds. The other day, my wife told me theContinue reading “Understanding Beyond Measure”
Naming the Stars
Instructions in Faith
As a child, we learned truths in different ways. Our parents and teachers told us some things that we just believed and needed no further instruction. However, there were always some truths that we needed to learn by experience. We were told not to touch the fire, but some of us needed to touch theContinue reading “Instructions in Faith”
Mature In Understanding
Talk to Someone Who Can Help
Sometimes a product or service turns out to not provide the benefit that we were seeking. So we go to the store or call the company, seeking to return the item or some other resolution that will satisfy our needs. But often, we cannot get the help from the first person we talk with, notContinue reading “Talk to Someone Who Can Help”
In Everything By Prayer
Daily Conversations
Most of our daily conversations cover only surface matters of circumstances and events. We don’t like to delve into the deeper matters of the heart for fear of offending others and inconveniencing ourselves. I am an introvert and love to consider the deeper matters, but I, too, don’t often speak about or listen to theContinue reading “Daily Conversations”
Reluctant Retiree 