“For all the promises of God find their Yes in Him.  That is why it is through Him that we utter our Amen to God for His glory.” (2 Corinthians 1:20, ESV) It happens more than any parent would care to admit.  We make the mistake of promising our kids more than we can deliver. […]

“And this is eternal life, that they may know You, the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom You have sent.”  (John 17:3, NKJV) Some words have the ability to capture our attention immediately, while other words may take longer to do so … and the fact is, there are many words that we are […]

“And as those who bore the ark came to the Jordan, and the feet of the priests who bore the ark dipped in the edge of the water (for the Jordan overflows all its banks during the whole time of harvest), that the waters which came down from upstream stood still, and rose in a […]

“Brothers, I do not consider that I have made it my own. But one thing I do: forgetting what lies behind and straining forward to what lies ahead, I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus.” (Philippians 3:13-14, ESV)  Updates … upgrades … better performance […]

“Keep your heart with all diligence, For out of it spring the issues of life.” (Proverbs 4:23, NKJV)  You’re driving along the highway … listening to some good music … maybe just enjoying the quiet and looking at the beautiful scenery.  Then it happens … the automobile’s dreaded check engine light comes on … and […]

Good morning!  We are taking a much needed break and will be back with a full blog next week. In the meantime, I wanted to leave you with these thoughts from the Apostle Paul found in Philippians 1: 9-11 9 “I pray that your love will overflow more and more, and that you will keep […]

“That is why I tell you not to worry about everyday life—whether you have enough food and drink, or enough clothes to wear.  Isn’t life more than food, and your body more than clothing?  Look at the birds.  They don’t plant or harvest or store food in barns, for your heavenly Father feeds them.  And […]

“For this reason, I also suffer these things; nevertheless I am not ashamed, for I know whom I have believed and am persuaded that He is able to keep what I have committed to Him until that Day.” (2 Timothy 1:12, NKJV) It would be good and even healthy for each of us to reflect […]

“In this manner, therefore, pray:  Our Father in heaven, Hallowed be Your name. “ (Matthew 6:9, NKJV) He was the coolest dad in the neighborhood where we grew up.  When we wanted to play whiffle ball … he converted his backyard into a miniature ball field complete with a backstop, foul poles, and lights!  We […]

“For to this, you have been called, because Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example, so that you might follow in His steps.  He committed no sin, neither was deceit found in His mouth.  When He was reviled, He did not revile in return; when He suffered, He did not threaten, but continued […]