Posts Tagged ‘obedience’
Stumble
I remember growing up how carefully I watched my parents, grandparents, and other strong Christians. I watched their responses. I noticed when they got angry. I watched their words when they were angry. I watched how they lived out their faith in their everyday lives. They were not perfect, but they were pursuing a Christ-like…
Read MoreWise
I have always thought for the most part, that when you get older, you get wiser. As I get older, I realize that is not necessarily true. Older people have more experiences. Older people probably should be wise with all the lessons learned, but sometimes they are not wise. I don’t think wisdom is accidental…
Read MorePlease Pray
When I hear these two words from another, I know the need and the desperation that is felt. I have prayed some desperate prayers. I have seen some desperate prayers answered the way I prayed. I’ve also seen prayers answered differently than I prayed or imagined they might be answered. I once heard a quote…
Read MorePardoned
There have been some bad people pardoned from the punishment. I remember some presidential pardons that didn’t seem logical and some pardons that seem merited. So many times, when it comes to national news, I don’t have the full story. I often simply have the story that is released and there are often “gaps in…
Read MoreFreedom!
I am very patriotic about the freedom we enjoy in our country. This freedom is still being defended and protected by young men and women who believe in the “land of the free and the home of the brave”. I’d gladly fight for our freedom even at my age. Freedom really isn’t free, but it’s…
Read MoreRespect
I do believe that respect is earned in relationship. I also believe that respect for a person’s position should be noticed. I respect people in leadership not because I know them personally, but because of the position they hold. I respect elected leaders even though I may disagree with their position on policy. I can…
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