We like to see growth. We see it in nature as the trees get taller each year. Our crops grow before our eyes. As do our children. In business, we see expansions and financial growth. Our coworkers move up the ladder or on to bigger and better things. We move up, too. Or we change … Continue reading Zoom…Out
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Faith.
Faith. Things hoped forEvidence of unseenConfidence in the goodOf what is to be. Faith moves mountains And up-roots treesMakes the dumb speakAnd blind to seeFaith gives strength Follow as HE leadsMakes the sacrifice Parts the seasIn the dark cavesHE supplies your needsFaith is there Until you’re freedFaith. “Increase my faith “If this is your prayer,The … Continue reading Faith.
Dead in CHRIST
I’ve thought this before but never in these words. The flesh is the grave…we are all dust, clay, made from the earth. And we are all dying, naturally. But today, as I was reading, it hit me that we are in fact dead…the flesh is dead; it is rotten and rotting with every passing moment. … Continue reading Dead in CHRIST
Thoughts on Irony
A coworker of mine recently made a comment about the irony of life…and it made me think of an email I never sent. I had a friend accuse me of having so many contradictions. In the unsent message, I explained how I do not contradict myself though it seems I do. Even as Yoda says … Continue reading Thoughts on Irony
Close, and Closer…
I’ve always wondered about keeping your friends close and your enemies closer. I mean I’ve always found it to be true…that those closest to me are the ones who hurt me the most. It’s in Micah. (7:6) I’m going to put the next verse in my words…he says let me alone in my darkness, GOD … Continue reading Close, and Closer…
Symphony
Every life has a song…a melody that ebbs and flows as it continues. Many songs start slowly, peacefully finding a soothing lullaby. The tempo races and rests from time to time. Some songs speed along, the notes flying off the page, racing, rising, falling octaves within moments at breathtaking speeds right from the start. There … Continue reading Symphony
Temporary
Life is temporary. We do not have any guarantees or assurances in life. None. The joke is the only sure things are taxes and death. I can promise you that life is full of heartache. It is full of happiness. Life is a blend of all different types of people coming into your presence and … Continue reading Temporary