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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”

Chocolate Chip Cookies

Oh, how I love it when my wife makes chocolate chip cookies. There is nothing like the taste of a freshly baked chocolate chip cookie. Fortunately, she usually bakes a supply that lasts a couple weeks. Unfortunately, there still is a limit to these morsels of goodness. Psalm 31:19 says, “Oh, how abundant is yourContinue reading “Chocolate Chip Cookies”

Morning Affects Our Days

Most everybody has some kind of morning routine to get us ready for the day ahead. It usually involved hygiene, food, reading, and getting everyone else ready. If our routine gets disrupted or if something goes wrong in the routine, we may be in a bad mood for the rest of the day. Psalm 92:1-4Continue reading “Morning Affects Our Days”

Redeem

When I was little I used to love to collect soft drink bottles and take them to the liquor store. At the store, they would give me money in return for the bottles. Then I would promptly spend my earnings buying candy. This process is called redemption. All of us were lost without hope, livingContinue reading “Redeem”