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Don’t Mess with God
God is patient, but it’s a mistake to think that He is a pushover. He is not fooled by the appearance of things. More powerful than night-seeing goggles, His eyesight allows Him to see clearly into the dark recesses of our hearts, and He sees the motivations behind our actions. In addition to being fully aware of every individual, He evaluates entire nations. Often, we think that God should step in and judge a nation sooner than He does. We think, “If I were God, I’d let them know who’s boss.” (Good thing we aren’t God.) I don’t know why He...
Listening to God
Remember how you felt when you were in a conversation with someone and you suddenly realized they really weren’t interested in talking to you? They were always looking over your shoulder for someone they’d rather speak with. If you’re like me, you quickly excused yourself and walked away. God also knows when people don’t care to talk to Him. And it’s much worse when God walks away.After God had spent years of patiently reaching out to the rebellious nation of Israel, it became clear that the majority of people were not interested in listening to Him. Then God revealed to...
Stamina for the Journey
When we were younger, my wife and I would don our running gear and jog through our neighborhood. We weren’t very fast, nor would I say that we ENJOYED it, but we made it a habit. The last time I actually entered a race was years ago. It was a 10K through the streets of Gresham. Afterwards, I was so sore for so long, I never laced up my running shoes again. Today, I watch in amazement at the people who run marathons, especially those who complete one in under two hours (that’s 13 mph). Not bragging, but in my prime,...
Bird Migration
Bird migration is fascinating. Feather and fowl know what time of year to begin their journey. Whether migrating north or south, even though they fly hundreds or thousands of miles, they don’t get lost or sidetracked. (Can you imagine trying to drive from here to New York WITHOUT a map or compass and WITHOUT any major highways or signs?) I get a kick out of watching the documentaries that follow these yearly feathered travels. At some point the narrator says that birds are able to navigate so well because of their “evolutionary development”. Behind those two words, the narrator is really...