It used to take the steady eye and the firm hand of a farmer to drive a tractor or combine down straight rows. But even the best eyes would overlap some, and by end of day even the strongest hands would be fatigued. Now there’s Autosteer. It’s a GPS-based technology that allows for accuracy to … [Read more…]
How many times have we seen these words in recent weeks! Along the highway, electronically displayed on expressway bulletins, it speaks its message to every driver. Wash Your Hands With Soap. So simple, no one can miss the point if they want to be safe. And the spiritual application for us? The lessons are so … [Read more…]
Perhaps you remember the game you played in childhood, “Follow the Leader”? It needed a group, and the larger the group, the more exciting the game. The point was, you had to keep your eye on the “leader,” because all of a sudden the leader would do the unexpected, and you were to follow and … [Read more…]
I read yesterday where some people in areas not previously affected by the pandemic are asking seriously, Are we doing enough? Are we washing our hands enough? Are we using hand sanitizer enough? Are we social distancing enough? Are we sanitizing enough? In other words, we know we are doing the right things, but are … [Read more…]
The silent preaching of a godly life is at the heart of Christ-like living. It is said different ways, with different illustrations. Take the poet’s version: “I’d rather see a sermon than hear one any day;I’d rather one would walk with me than simply tell the way.” How many times did Jesus say, “Follow Me”? … [Read more…]
You heard someone say, “I’m out of shape.” They refer to the fact that their physical bodies aren’t up to par. Maybe their clothes are not fitting right, or they are tired, but the underlying reason is usually that they need more exercise. Their muscles aren’t accustomed to what they are asking them to do. … [Read more…]
Could we say that all of God’s heroes have been runners? And I don’t mean they were just casually running. They were running to WIN! Running is a metaphor used all through Scripture. Just as physical running needs exertion, effort, push, and a mindset to keep going, so spiritual running—for the prize of life eternal—needs … [Read more…]
Most of us have had at least some acquaintance with sandpaper. If you need to get the burrs and bumps off a piece of wood, you don’t start with velvet, or even a soft cloth. You need sandpaper. Sanding plays an important role in the making of fine furniture. The quality of the wood may … [Read more…]
Pillars are often the one surviving part in the ruins of an ancient city. Archeologists studying these pillars can often identify the civilization by their structure. Göbekli Tepe, Turkey, is an archaeological site currently being excavated in the Southeastern Anatolia Region of Turkey. The excavation has been ongoing since 1996 by the Turkish government. The … [Read more…]
Do we appreciate the privilege of waking up after a night’s sleep? In the words of a poet, “Every day is a new beginning, every morn is the world made new.” If life were one continuous succession of hours, think how different it would be! But no, God wisely decreed that we must sleep. And … [Read more…]