Gray, Not Old
Gray hair is a crown of glory; it is gained in a righteous life. Proverbs 16:31 Working as a hospital discharge planner, I had a lot of opportunity to interact with the elderly. I, apparently, formed an unconscious habit of raising my voice so they could hear me when I spoke. Upon entering a…
Read MoreHelp in the Battle
But Moses’ hands grew weary, so they took a stone and put it under him, and he sat on it, while Aaron and Hur held up his hands, one on one side, and the other on the other side. So his hands were steady until the going down of the sun. Exodus 17:12 Everyone…
Read MoreBold Fear
The wicked flee when no one pursues, but the righteous are bold as a lion. Proverbs 28:1 I see what others are doing for the Lord and think I am too cowardly. Then I come across verses like this: “But as for the cowardly, the faithless, the detestable, as for murderers, the sexually immoral,…
Read MoreWork Shortage
Commit your work to the LORD, and your plans will be established. Proverbs 16:3 There appears to be a work problem in our nation (at least in the state of Pennsylvania). This is not a shortage of jobs, nor is it a lack of the proper educational qualifications, and it is not a…
Read MoreThe Family Car
Honor your father and your mother, that your days may be long in the land that the LORD your God is giving you. Exodus 20:12 I didn’t get it at first. It was a magazine advertisement for a car. Over the picture of the empty car/SUV are the words: “IT’S ONLY A FAMILY CAR…
Read MoreDisagreement on Disrespect
Finally, brothers, rejoice. Aim for restoration, comfort one another, agree with one another, live in peace; and the God of love and peace will be with you. 2 Corinthians 13:11 “We did hear you, we disagree with you.” Our son is a writer. He was able to persuasively “argue” his point from a…
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