“And Peter remembered the word of Jesus who had said to him, ‘Before the rooster crows, you will deny Me three times.’ So he went out and wept bitterly.” (Matthew 26:75) Basic training! For anyone who has served their country via the military, regardless of the branch of service, the reality of basic training conjures […]
“Blessed is the man who listens to me, Watching daily at my gates, Waiting at the posts of my doors.” (Proverbs 8:34) When our three children were born back in the 1970’s the husband and future father was not permitted to be in the actual delivery room when the time came for the baby to […]
Hebrews 11:13 “These all died in faith, not having received the promises but having seen them afar off, were assured of them, embraced them and confessed that they were strangers and pilgrims on the earth.” It is really difficult for any of us living in the 21st century to comprehend what a nomadic life would […]
“So when the Lord saw that he turned aside to look, God called to him from the midst of the bush and said, “Moses, Moses!” And he said, “Here I am.” Then He said, “Do not draw near this place. Take your sandals off your feet, for the place where you stand is holy ground.” […]
“Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that you may abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.” (Romans 15:13) It was going to be the car of my dreams! Yes, it was a brand new 1966 Chevelle SS 396 that was navy blue in […]
“When the righteous cry out for help, the Lord hears and delivers them out of all their troubles. The Lord is near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit.” (Psalm 34:17, 18) The little white and black kitten made its way slowly up the lattice siding of the yard building and appeared to […]
“One generation shall praise Your works to another, and shall declare Your mighty acts.” (Psalm 145:4) ‘Life keeps on slippin’ slippin’ into the future’ … the song says. And with each phase of life comes blessings, privileges and opportunities because our God is so kind and gracious to each of us in so many ways. […]
“The wisdom of the prudent is to understand his way …” (Proverbs 14:8) Juggling was never one of my talents. Oh, the effort was made if only briefly to juggle baseballs, golf balls, fruit and eggs only once! I just couldn’t seem to get the hang of it. It seems in […]
“More to be desired are they than gold, yea than much fine gold …” (Psalm 19:10). Twenty-first century prospectors are increasing in those states where gold has been previously mined. The reason is simple: the price of this precious metal is high. The resources being assembled coupled with the desire to find the proverbial mother-lode does […]
“And let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up. So then, as we have opportunity, let us do good to everyone, and especially to those who are of the household of faith.” (Galatians 6:9, 10) The desire to write the note to […]
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