“Finally, brethren, whatever things are true, whatever things are noble, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report, if there is any virtue and if there is anything praiseworthy — meditate on these things. The things which you learned and received and heard and saw […]
Let’s Make a Deal …
A Bare-Bones Model for Living
The Worst Kind of Discouragement
“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 […]
The Waiting Room
Don’t Unpack Your Bags
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 […]
Turning Aside to See
The Place of Hope in Our Lives
Everyone Has Their Own Struggles
“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 […]
The Gift of Being a Grandparent
“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. […]