There are principles that govern us as human beings. They are inlaid within a person by God, as jewels are fixed to a crown. What I have achieved will never be noticed without the context of our life experiences. If you are an over-achiever, you will believe little in what the world has to say …
“Now, quick, quick with the eyedrops!!!” I told myself. I slunk back in my low back chair even further, pushing through the searing pain as I, with trembling hands, carefully pooled the drops into my watery eyes. “Done,” I say, with moderate admiration (admiration for God of course, but don’t quote me on that). I sat back …
“So, it’s October,” I said, knowing where the conversation was going. Right you are son, right you are. The time of Autumn; crisp leaves, cool breezes… you can leave your windows open again. God blesses the time of Autumn and I bless you too! Yes, thank you. I do feel blessed. So that leads …
Imagine, if you would, you just walked in on the conversation God was having with me the other night. I was discouraged, but God wasn’t having it. Every time He would compliment me, I had my reasons on why that couldn’t be the Holy Spirit. “God would never feel that way about me,” I thought. “He’s much too perfect.” …
So the day began with God’s question, “Do you know I am the Almighty One?” Holy Moley, yes!!!! Well, yes… I’m aware. The world would be a very different place if you did. Okay. You do, you know all things, and it’s only fitting that you would. Lord, every day I pray that your …
How do you not be sad? A sigh prolonged within its wall, But for the darkness, rivers fall. Tremors in the lower base, Divots formed upon my face. Facing days with lone remorse, Friends to no one on its course. How can you not be mad? Eyes raw and red, the hardest years, Brought about …
We all feel bogged down in an argument. We tend to want to zinger our way through point after point, convincing as we go. We want the listeners’ good graces until they give in. But if we are inadequate to rebuke or exhort in some of the more difficult issues, there is a perfect solution …
Thanksgiving; is it just another day to stuff yourself? Or is thanksgiving the stuff that days should be made of? We honor God greatly and feast in celebration, but we must bear in mind that God Himself, is thankful too. God is thankful on so many levels and teaches us to be thankful like Him. …
I held my dog close, pulled his head down… “Shhh baby, it’s just noise, it’s okay… nothing to be afraid of.” I stroked the side of his head, and it seemed to ease his tension, if only a little. I was concerned. As I scratched his furry white chin and tried to reassure him that …
