A Bare-Bones Model for Living
“So whatever you wish that others would do to you, do also to them, for this is the Law and the Prophets.” (Matthew 7:12) Contrary to the way some view life, we live with others … we …
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 …
The Waiting Room
“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 …
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 …
Turning Aside to See
“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 …
The Place of Hope in Our Lives
“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 …
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 …
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 …
The Art of Juggling
“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, …
Gold … the Bible … Personal Study
“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 …