Glory In the Details

My wife has always had an interest in arts and crafts for children. She can create the most wonderful activities for children using her crafting ability. She is a detail person that researches and makes sure everything is ready for the children to make a lovely craft item for themselves or for loved ones. ToContinue reading “Glory In the Details”

Reputation of Being Alive

In ancient times, the city of Sardis was sacked twice when the watchmen on the walls failed to detect an enemy army sneaking up to its “impregnable” cliffs and walls. We all know of famous people, who with smooth speech sounded good to the masses. However, their lives were wrecked by scandals caused by wickedContinue reading “Reputation of Being Alive”

Why Am I So Restless?

There remains something within us that wants to control everything, from emotions, to circumstances, and even to other people. We express this desire to exercise control by working hard to make everything work out as we would like. When it doesn’t work out as we would like, or even if it is just slow atContinue reading “Why Am I So Restless?”

Upholds

The word “uphold” is not one that we use a lot. It means to confirm, support, and maintain. We say, “I uphold the truth,” meaning we confirm our words to be the truth. Certain parts of a building’s structure are designed to uphold the structure or to support and maintain the structural integrity. Where canContinue reading “Upholds”

A Vacation That Wasn’t

Have you ever gone on a vacation with the single desire to rest, but found that you were more tired when you returned than went you left for the vacation? I sure have. Sometimes we have planned so much activity that requires so much energy that I am exhausted afterwards. Other times, we have simplyContinue reading “A Vacation That Wasn’t”