Posts Tagged ‘trust’
Under Control
I have learned over the years that there are lots of things beyond my control. I can’t control traffic. I can’t control the weather. I can’t control other people. When my children were small, I did have some level of control. I can’t control what makes others angry. I can’t always control when someone else…
Read MoreBuild My Life
I have the privilege of working with a great builder in my area. He is humble, smart, methodical, diligent, and honorable. He is also a Christ-follower. I’ve learned a lot about the building process since I started working with him and his family. In this post-pandemic economy, it’s tough to get building supplies at just…
Read MoreClarity
There are times when life here on earth becomes a big distraction to eternal life. As I read and understand scripture, eternal life is very different, and it is the goal of this life. I can become so enamored with my temporary life that I’m distracted from the goal of eternal life with God. When…
Read MorePopular Demand
When I hear “back by popular demand”, I am sometimes a bit suspicious, especially if I had never heard of the product or service. It sounds like the product or service was incredibly popular and I’m sort of wondering why it was taken away in the first place. Our population does in fact make demands…
Read MoreDeep Love
I think love is probably one of the most overused and misused word in the English language. We love the weather, we love certain foods, we love our family, and we love God. The list could really be long. The issue is that the one-word love is so general and not specific. In other languages,…
Read MoreTrust & Surrender
These are two words that take courage to put together. When it comes to following the Lord, I need both trust and surrender. I’m trusting in Someone I’ve never physically met. I’m trusting in Someone Whose Presence is clearly felt. I’m still learning to trust Him more. Surrender is the other part of the equation.…
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