Needing Wisdom
I read a story last week about a man who tried to save money by fixing his refrigerator himself. After Googling the problem, reading a bit online
Good Things Take Time
Good quality takes time. Our human nature seems to want to rush matters. Instead of waiting for 10 or 15 minutes for a pizza, we want it in three. The cost means it just won’t be as good.
Olympic Changes
Despite a year delay and the continued threat of covid, the Olympics are underway in Tokyo. Everything certainly looks different this time around. There is a noticeable lack of spectators, but organizers have highlighted that there are several new sports this year. Karate, surfing, sport climbing, and skateboarding are among the recent entries. A hundred …
A peaceful life
I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for all people— for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness. This is good, and pleases God our Savior, who wants all people to be saved and to come to a knowledge of the truth. (1 Timothy 2:1-4) We …
Travel Light
If you want to find out exactly how much stuff you own, then you should plan an international move. The first thing you discover is that you own far more than you thought and most of it is unnecessary. After you relocate, you’ll discover that it is very easy to continue adding to your possessions. …
Time to Refresh
The summer season is almost here. For some it has already started, while others haven’t given it much thought. Thanks to the lingering covid restrictions this summer will again be different. Keeping the rhythm between work and rest remains important. It is a necessary component to staying healthy in body, soul, and spirit. God provided the pattern for us during the week of creation. For …
No Graduation Yet
For many people, June marks the end of the school year and perhaps means it is time for graduation. It is nice to feel a sense of accomplishment and to have the opportunity to move on. While there is normally an end to our formal education, we should never stop learning. We refer to …
Good Question
Many years ago, I was given a little book of questions. Great questions can help us think and process the different options and opportunities that lie before us. Great questions can help us evaluate the direction of our life and whether we are heading the right way. Great questions can help us imagine a better …
Planting Season
You might not know it from the weather we have been having but it’s spring. It seems like we are getting all of April’s showers in the month of May. Despite the wet and cloudy days this is a season for planting, working the soil and getting seeds into the ground. There is a certain …
The Perfect Church
A few years ago, a friend remarked that he wished his church was a New Testament church. In a moment of sarcastic response, I asked him which one he would prefer. There was the carnal church in Corinth with its immorality problems. The church in Galatia was legalistic. A social division between different personalities was …
