A Lesson From the Orphanage

As children of God,the promise of rest for our souls belongs to us. We’re familiar with Jesus’ invitation to the weary and the burdened. Many can quote the passage. Why is it then that so few are experiencing this rest? Perhaps we’ll see a parallel in the following story.

A new orphanage opened up in some 3rd world country. They went into the cities and rescued dozens of children who were living …

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The Ancient Path

Our modern high-tech world improves our lives and thrills us with possibilities. Google provides answers within seconds. GPS gets us where we want to go more efficiently. Communication capabilities reach beyond our imagination. What will the mind of man come up with next?

Technology’s downside—our lives are not simpler but more complex. We face multiple choices daily with pressure to decide more quickly. Tantalized by options unlimited, we look for solutions that glitter …

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Like The Rain And The Snow

One summer a time of waiting on God dissolved into frustration when no answer came. Desiring to breathe fresh air into my stale perspective, I decided to memorize Isaiah 55, which includes these words:

“For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways,” declares the Lord. “As the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways and my thoughts than your thoughts.” Is. …

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