Category Archives: Priorities

Baptism

Water is a symbol of cleansing and purifying. In Christian baptism, water is used to signify a cleansing from sin.  Also, in some denominations, it is a sign of the newness of life for a believer. The use of water … Continue reading

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The Shepherd

In the movie “Rome Adventure” the character played by Troy Donahue explains to the character played by Suzanne Pleshette, that the reason churches used art in the past was that most people could not read. Art was a a means … Continue reading

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A Full Feeling

Over this past weekend, my wife and I opened our house to a college buddy and his wife whom I have known for over fifty years. They flew into town for the celebration of another couple we know who were … Continue reading

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A Glimpse Into (Eternal) Life

While doing the things of my life (routine and worthwhile tasks) I started thinking about Eternity in Heaven.  Eternity had no beginning and will have no end.  All of time is but a tiny nugget occurring within eternity. What about … Continue reading

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An Insight from the Past to Help in the Present

Have the inequalities of life ever dragged you to the depths?  Are you ever tempted to compare your life to someone else’s?  I am.  In that disturbed state one day I came across Psalm 73 in the Bible and was … Continue reading

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Hung Up Over “Nice”

It’s a perfect setting.  The sun’s reflection peers through the trees on the water. I can hear the sound of the fountain in the middle of a pond.  This pond is two-thirds covered by shadows.  The sun has not yet … Continue reading

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Light

Night is passing… Into day Light is passing… Over darkness Life is passing… Over time Time is not passing Over God God is Light

Posted in Acceptance, Aging, Appreciation, Belief, Bible, Contentment, Darkness, Eternal Life, Eternity, Faith, God, Heaven, Heavenly Father, Life, Night, Peace, Praise, Priorities, Providence, Spiritual, Spirituality, Testimony, Time | Leave a comment

Imagining the Call of Elisha the Prophet

The First Meeting It is a scene played out somewhere in this agricultural land. A tanned, muscular young man, is plowing a field, just one of many laborers that day. Suddenly he stops to remove an obstacle. He notices a … Continue reading

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Reflecting On This Union

A writing from an earlier time: About 200 yards away just across a busy traffic artery stands a flag pole with a giant American flag raised to the top.   The morning blue sky perfectly mats the red, white and … Continue reading

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The Road Less Desired

If I could have before me the path I took at age 40 or an alternative, which would I take? I now have walked the path I’m on for thirty years, so I am somewhat familiar with it. Imagining another … Continue reading

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