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Planted and Growing
I recently heard my pastor talk about being like a tree. The Bible talks about being like a tree (Psalm 1:1-3; 92:12-15). The more I think about it, the more I want to be like a tree. Trees don't move from the spot they are in. They are stable and rooted. But they...
Spending Time, Investing Time
Well, what are we going to do with our year? How will we spend our time? How will we invest our time? In essence, what are we doing with our time? Where and how is its use going? You are a unique individual. There is no one else like you. And you're a limited edition....
Learned Over the Year
This past year I have learned some new things, re-learned other things, and had still other things reinforced or solidified. Never mind the instrument or tool used to teach you your lesson, mind the Teacher of the lesson. It doesn't hurt as bad as you think it does to...
New Year Coming
As the New Year approaches, I have questions to ask and hopefully answer well. What did I do well, and what can I do better? What mistakes did I make and how do I not make them again? Is God happy with who I've been and what I've done so far, and what else would He...
God’s Christmas Present
Before Jesus came to earth as a baby, God had already promised that Jesus would come. In the Old Testament of the Bible God said He would give something special, and gave us pictures as if hinting at what His gift would be. Then for four hundred years God was silent....
Gifts of the Wise Men
When I was teaching the little kids at church about Jesus coming to be born, we talked about the gifts the wise men brought. I asked the kids if they knew what gifts the wise men had brought. One of them replied, "Essential oils. My mom has some frankincense." He...