“Now thanks be to God who always leads us in triumph in Christ, and through us diffuses the fragrance of His knowledge in every place.” (2 Corinthians 2:14, NKJV) Entire sections of the big box stores are dedicated to fragrance!  These sections are at the very entrance and they are intended to capture our attention.  […]

“Two are better than one, Because they have a good reward for their labor.  For if they fall, one will lift up his companion.  But woe to him who is alone when he falls; For he has no one to help him up.”  (Ecclesiastes 4:9-10, NKJV)  I don’t like to be alone.  Now, don’t misunderstand, […]

“The secret things belong to the Lord our God, but the things that are revealed belong to us and to our children forever, that we may do all the words of this law.” (Deuteronomy 29:29) On Saturday mornings during the fall of the year is a show entitled College GameDay. And it has so much […]

“And let us not grow weary while doing good, for in due season we shall reap if we do not lose heart.” (Galatians 6:9, NKJV) “Hello darkness, my old friend … I’ve come to talk with you again …” Most of us who have lived for any length of time recognize these words from the […]

“Thus says the Lord of hosts, the God of Israel, to all the exiles whom I have sent into exile from Jerusalem to Babylon:  Build houses and live in them; plant gardens and eat their produce.” (Jeremiah 29:4-5, ESV) There are times in our lives when we feel ‘stuck’ and can’t seem to picture any […]

“And I saw the holy city, new Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband. (Revelation 21:2, ESV) There are places in this world that I have always wanted to see in person … historical in nature … entertaining … and aesthetically beautiful! The truth is we […]

“The secret things belong to the Lord our God, but the things that are revealed belong to us and to our children forever, that we may do all the words of this law.” (Deuteronomy 29:29, ESV) I’ve read the newspaper with interest since I was a young boy growing up in Oklahoma City. And in […]

“But I say to you, love your enemies, bless those who curse you, do good to those who hate you, and pray for those who spitefully use you and persecute you.” (Matthew 5:44) There are passages of Scripture that seem to endear themselves to us for any number of reasons … just as there are […]

“Blessed are the poor in spirit, For theirs is the kingdom of heaven.”        (Matthew 5:3, NKJV) It’s always interesting and even entertaining to watch the ‘little ones’ trying to exercise their independence!  And I might add that it takes patience in helping them learn how to do things on their own the right way! When […]

“My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience. But let patience have its perfect work, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking nothing.” (James 1:2-4, NKJV) Things happen in life … some anticipated while others are totally unexpected.  Regardless, when these […]