24 Years as a Sailor
/Today, on my first day of retired life, it's hard to believe that I joined the Navy 24 years ago. 24 years seems like a long time until it's already past. Looking back, though, 24 years pasted so quickly.
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Today, on my first day of retired life, it's hard to believe that I joined the Navy 24 years ago. 24 years seems like a long time until it's already past. Looking back, though, 24 years pasted so quickly.
Read MoreStores out of toilet paper, people fighting over toilet paper, meats at an all time low at the grocery store, social distancing, church meetings cancelled, and so much more — it can be hard to be breathe and just let go.
In Philippians 4:7 KJV Paul’s says “And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.” Again, the peace of God which passes all of our understanding — even the understanding of all of the geniuses that ever lived — will keep my heart, your heart, my mind, your mind in Christ. What a wonderful promise!
Read MoreHave you ever noticed the difference between people who are grateful vs those that are never satisfied? It's so easy to fall into the rut of complaining and thinking of the things that I DON'T have instead of being grateful for the things that I DO have.
Read MoreSometimes when I've been in pain and stuck in bed to heal, I've seen numerous times where God used that time to help me accomplish or figure out things I wouldn't have had the time to otherwise. But this time I wasn't seeing the blessing behind my pain: I was starting to question whether God was chastening me for something.
Read MoreWe have so much for which to be thankful. Life, health, family, friends, our freedoms -- all of these things are wonderful blessings from God Himself. But even more than all of these, God has not dealt with us as we deserve. He's been patient with us and merciful. On top of this, His greatest mercy is providing His only begotten Son as a perfect atonement for our sins that if we believe in Him we will not perish but "have ever lasting life."
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