A true friend is a gift from God. Like Wesley said to Buttercup, “…You think this happens everyday.” There are relationships that transcend joint interests and mutual circumstances. Solomon observed, “One who has unreliable friends soon comes to ruin, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.” (Proverbs 18:24) He framed the… Continue reading Unlikely Friends
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A Dream of Loss
My wife took our one year old granddaughter to Mother’s Day out which she had recently started, joining her older sister, who enjoys her “school”. Upon her return, she remarked, “Ezra threw a crying fit when I dropped her off at daycare.” I imagined the scenario, as we have several young grandchildren and they can… Continue reading A Dream of Loss
Treasured Relationships
One gift from God, seen more clearly as we age, regards the connections we make with other believers. These connections are based in the Kingdom of God and accordingly have spiritual and eternal significance. It could be true in a broader sphere, but in my experience connections between believers can go far deeper than social… Continue reading Treasured Relationships
