Have you ever looked at a messy room or garage and thought, “I really need to clean up this mess”? Then, days and weeks go by and you have not lifted a finger to begin to clean up the mess. Your proper thoughts do not help clean up the mess. I have done this manyContinue reading “Thoughts and Actions”
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Love in Deed and in Truth
Read the Manual
New tasks are much easier when we first read the instruction manual. Ignoring these manuals and instructions makes the learning and implementing processes much more difficult. II Peter 1:19-21 says, “And we have the prophetic word more full confirmed, to which you will do well to pay attention as to a lamp shining in aContinue reading “Read the Manual”
Lamp Shining In a Dark Place
The Way We Should Go
When we are driving on a long trip, my wife acts as the navigator. He is adept at finding and following GPS directions. When we need refreshment and fuel along the way, she can easily find appropriate accomodations. I am confident that she will lead us in the right ways. Isaiah 30:20-21 says, “And thoughContinue reading “The Way We Should Go”
Hear a Word
Conviction
If you have ever served on a jury, you know of your solemn responsibilty to be convinced of the truth. Evidence is provided by both sides. Then at the end of the trial, the jury deliberates to determine their verdict. I Thessalonians 1:4-5 says, “For we know, brothers loved by God, that he has chosenContinue reading “Conviction”
For We Know
Wisdom of the Wise
Glory Seekers
The Cambridge Dictionary defines “glory” as “great admiration, honor, and praise that you earn by achieving something.” Through their achievements, many people seek glory and the attention of other people. We only have to watch a football game to see this played out. A player scores a touchdown and immediately plays to the crowd byContinue reading “Glory Seekers”
Reluctant Retiree 