by Bill Roushey | Jun 4, 2023 | A word, Devotional, Life's Struggles, Random thoughts
Pursue – I heard this word used in a sermon today. Later, I asked Siri for a definition, and she gave me two: following someone or something in order to catch them, and someone who continues or proceeds along a path or route. The second definition carries...
by Bill Roushey | May 10, 2023 | A word, Life's Struggles, Living, Random thoughts
When I think of the word “uncomfortable” my thoughts immediately turn to things that I dread, cause pain, or discomfort. I don’t enjoy things like speaking in front of crowds, being around a hostile person, cleaning up an eyesore in the basement, or...
by Bill Roushey | Apr 29, 2023 | A word, Bible Study, Devotional, Genealogy, Living
My wife and I are renovating a rundown cottage we purchased three years ago. One of the items that ranked very low on our “to do” list was putting up a weathervane gifted back to us by my in-laws after they enjoyed it for many years. This week I finally...
by Bill Roushey | Apr 23, 2023 | A word, Life's Struggles
by Bill Roushey | Mar 7, 2023 | A word, Living, Random thoughts, Short and sweet, Uncategorized
In my previous post I challenged others to let go of the familiarity they held with cherished possessions. To put them on hold for a season. Though this wisdom certainly applies to places and things it runs contrary to maintaining relationships with the people we...
by Bill Roushey | Mar 3, 2023 | A word, Living, Random thoughts, Uncategorized
There is a proverb which says, “familiarity breeds contempt.” Siri defines this “extensive knowledge of or close association with someone or something leads to a loss of respect for them or it.” The month of March is a lot like that in my...