Tag Archives: enjoying life

Enjoying Life; October 17, 2022


Ecclesiastes 11:8 However many years a man may live, let him enjoy them all. But let him remember the days of darkness, for they will be many. Everything to come is meaningless. I find myself very relieved that this is … Continue reading

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Eternal Perspective; October 14, 2022


Ecclesiastes 5:19 Moreover, when God gives any man wealth and possessions, and enables him to enjoy them, to accept his lot and be happy in his work–this is a gift of God. Solomon had wisdom in a sense, but I … Continue reading

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Lifespan; March 18, 2022


Psalm 39:4 Show me, O Lord, my life’s end and the number of my days; let me know how fleeting is my life. From reading his Psalms, I get the impression that David had several illnesses through the course of … Continue reading

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Covetousness; April 9, 2021


John 21:22 Jesus answered, “If I want him to remain alive until I return, what is that to you? You must follow me.” We get so involved with what God is doing to or for or with other people! Our … Continue reading

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Faith; January 23, 2021


Job 5:2 Resentment kills a fool, and envy slays the simple. Job’s friends’ pronouncements are largely collections of platitudes and truisms, but they do contain some nuggets worthy of meditation. Verse seven of this chapter – “Man is born to … Continue reading

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Children of Light; March 5, 2020


Ephesians 5:8 For you were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Live as children of light. Once again, I could preach on any verse in this chapter! This one, however, in a way summarizes the rest. … Continue reading

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Jealousy vs. Gratitude; June 10, 2017


1 Samuel 18:28-29 When Saul realised that the Lord was with David and that his daughter Michal loved David, Saul became still more afraid of him, and he remained his enemy for the rest of his days. Jealousy is such … Continue reading

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July 26, 2016


Psalm 119:92-93 If your law had not been my delight, I would have perished in my affliction. I will never forget your precepts, for by them you have preserved my life. Life on this earth can be pretty rough. Jesus … Continue reading

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August 20, 2015


Lamentations 3:33 For he does not willingly bring affliction or grief to the children of men. This verse expresses something that I tell people with considerable frequency, and that is that God is not mean. Often we don’t know why … Continue reading

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December 23, 2013


John 1:16 From the fullness of his grace we have all received one blessing after another. This verse is true of every human being on the face of the earth, but far too few recognize it, and none of us … Continue reading

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