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'purpose' tagged posts (Page 2)

Hesitation Leads to Missed Opportunities

Last weekend, my wife and I were back on Vancouver Island visiting with family. For one of the mornings, we went golfing with my father-in-law. Now I have not picked up a golf club (short of a putter for mini-golf) in almost a decade. Needless to say, I lost a few balls in a ravine…

My Way or God’s Way?

In our adult Sunday school class, we have been doing a survey of the many books of the Bible. Each week, we review many of the important stories from the books being studied and glean truths that we can learn and apply to our lives. This week we looked at Joshua, the great leader who…

The Art of Imitation

Although I’ve never been to Las Vegas, I am a little curious to go. I think part of the attraction is the many shows that go on every night along the strip. Many famous entertainers do shows at the many casinos hoping to attract tourists to watch and inevitably gamble. One of the fascinating things…

The Gift of Assurance

When you are struggling in the midst of suffering Paul wants you to know that God is faithful. Paul writes, “In the same way the Spirit also helps our weakness; for we do not know how to pray as we should, but the Spirit Himself intercedes for us with groaning too deep for words; and He who searches the…

Our Most Valuable Asset

When you think about all the things in our lives we possess, which one is the most valuable? I have some collectables that some might consider of worth. We own a car and have a house. Many people have investments. But all of these things pale in comparison to the one thing each of us…