Tag Archives: Obedience

Excited to Serve

Excited to Serve
When God appears to Abraham, his excitement is apparent. I picture the elder patriarch sitting quietly, finding shade from the heat and catching whatever little breeze might come his way in the doorway. He is quite old at this time and may even be nodding off a bit. But then the unexpected – God shows…
Read more

Running Off-Leash

Running Off-Leash
“We do not train a dog to make them a robot. We train so we can afford them freedom.” If you know me, you know I love dogs. And, well, by virtue of being on this site you’ve figured that the Bible and my relationship with God encompass my life. When I saw this quote…
Read more

Shephelah

Shephelah
When the early Israelites came into the Promised Land, many of them settled in the Judean mountains. Jerusalem was there and it was a hospitable landscape compared to the desert they left. There were enemies in the land, like the Philistines who lived along the coast. But between the mountains and the coastal plains was…
Read more

He Leads Me in Paths of Righteousness

He Leads Me in Paths of Righteousness
“Time to come in!” When mom called, it was amazing how many things I found that needed to be done before heading in; one last swing, five more minutes of play, watching the lizards or bunnies a little longer. But I was being beckoned for my good, not to ruin my fun. Delay may have…
Read more