Plans – The Arnold Journey

Genesis 48:19 Reversal

Genesis 48:19 But his father refused and said, “I know, my son, I know. He too will become a people, and he too will become great. Nevertheless, his younger brother will be greater than he, and his descendants will become a group of nations.” Plans often don’t turn out the way we suppose. Even inContinue reading “Genesis 48:19 Reversal”

John 10:42 Compassion

John 10:42 And in that place many believed in Jesus. It is a wonderful thing when a plan comes together and accomplishes the purposes for which it was conceived. So many plans just seem to fall apart. “Two weeks to slow” certainly didn’t stop the fear surrounding the flu. Even my personal plans have hadContinue reading “John 10:42 Compassion”

Satisfaction

2 Chronicles 8:16 All Solomon’s work was carried out, from the day the foundation of the temple of the LORD was laid until its completion. So the temple of the LORD was finished. There is a great feeling that can happen when we complete a project. My experience has been that the larger the project,Continue reading “Satisfaction”

Incomplete Planning

1 Chronicles 13:2 He then said to the whole assembly of Israel, “If it seems good to you and if it is the will of the Lord our God, let us send word far and wide to the rest of our people throughout the territories of Israel, and also to the priests and Levites whoContinue reading “Incomplete Planning”

Veto Power

Proverbs 16:9 The power to veto a decision can keep things in balance. The buck has to stop somewhere. Someone has to be responsible for decisions being made. It can’t always be someone else’s fault. Psychiatrists have a name for people who always point the finger in other people’s direction. They are called Narcissists.Continue reading “Veto Power”

Evil Run Amuck

Proverbs 16:3-5 Sometimes it seems as though wickedness gets a free ride. In our political climate you can say anything you want against a Republican and get away with it. You can call them the most racist and bigoted things and no one says a word. They can be painted as heartless evil peopleContinue reading “Evil Run Amuck”