Monthly Archives: January 2012

What is it about denying that is so hard and often confusing to us?  We think of denying as giving up something that we really desire, like our favorite food or entertainment.  By the world’s standards that is true.  But … Continue reading →

We live and a cruel and unfriendly world.  If you live in this world long enough you will experience its harshness and pain.   People will take advantage of you and hurt you in the process.  Yet through all the cruelness … Continue reading →

Last fall I had a new heating and air unit installed in my house.  It was time.  The one I had was eighteen years old, a large monster that sat in the back of my house.  Everytime it came on … Continue reading →

Happy New Year!  Today I came across this story of a doctor.  I hope this story encourages you as you enter 2012.  This story comes from The Ruler Who Serves, by Ray Stedman. Julius Hickerson was a brillant young doctor.  … Continue reading →