Trust is one of those things we often deal with in this life. God trusted Mary and Joseph with a baby who would change the world. Jesus trusted his disciples—a mixed bunch of people—to go out into the world and preach the gospel. And even now, God trusts us to be his faithful people … while God also remains faithful to us. Trust goes both ways… And the whole idea of trust starts early on. I look at our new grandson, Henry, and see the way he’s developing these days,...
Today, folks, we’re going to be looking at the ideas of darkness and light—the difference each can make in our lives. And, I want to begin with this thought: darkness can have adverse affects on our lives, kind of like this… Some have said that making decisions in the dark can lead to some regrettable consequences. Back in the days before electricity, a tightfisted old farmer was taking his hired man to task for carrying a lighted lantern when he went to call on his best girl. “Why,” he exclaimed,...
Edgar R. Fiedler was an American economist who served both the Nixon and the Ford presidencies, dying in 2003. Fielder was a rather entertaining sort who at one time came up with what he called “Fiedler’s Forecasting Rules.” Here they are: It is very difficult to forecast, especially about the future. He who lives by the crystal ball soon learns to eat ground glass. The moment you forecast, you know you’re going to be wrong — you just don’t know when and in which direction. If you’re ever right, never...
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