OUT OF THE MOUTH OF… Some of you reading today will remember this and some of you that are younger will not - but back in the 1950's & 60’s there was a show called Kids Say The Darndest Things.  It was developed originally in 1945 for Art Linkletter’s radio show then carried over to … Continue reading Out Of The Mouth Of… →

(Recommended reading:  Nehemiah 1:1 – 6:16 – References are from NIV) Nehemiah is one of my favorite books in the Old Testament.  In it are so many great examples of what we can do with the power of our Lord behind us, when we obey His directions. When Nehemiah found out the condition of Jerusalem … Continue reading Keep On Keepin’ On →

I hope you will forgive me for recycling a previous article. I wrote this for Christmas in 2019 and I may have even shared it again since then; but, I hope you will enjoy it, either for the first time or as a repeat. (Recommended reading Luke 1 & 2) Was Jesus really born on … Continue reading This Event We Call Christmas →

Jesus had gathered some of his disciples around Himself and started teaching what is known as the Sermon on the Mount.  One of the things He said was:  “‘You are the salt of the earth; but if the salt has become tasteless, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for … Continue reading How Salty Are You? →

(Recommended Reading:  Genesis 39:1 – 41:37) The scriptures referenced above involve the life of Joseph.  He was taken to Egypt by the Ishmaelites that had purchased him from his brothers.  The Ismaelites then sold him to Potiphar, one of the Pharaoh's important officials.  Joseph proved himself worthy of trust and was entrusted with all that … Continue reading From Bad to Good to Bad & Back →

(Growing Through Experiences) There have been so many things that have brought unbelievable joy to my life – and for those experiences – all of those "cheers" - I will be forever grateful. I have to say that I had a good life growing up. My parents, although not demonstrative about it, did love me. They … Continue reading The Cheers & Tears of My Heart →

Coming up this next week is Thanksgiving - a day this nation sets aside to consider all of the blessings that we have.  Despite all of the flaws, it is still the best place on earth to be and we do have so very much for which to be thankful.  God has poured out so … Continue reading Giving And Blessing →

[The Lord said,] “‘Your fugitives will remember me in the nations to which they’ve been banished, how I was crushed when their roving hearts turned away from me, and their roving eyes went after their idols.  They will loathe themselves for their treacherous acts and detestable practices,’”  (Ezekiel 6:9 CEB) Another translation (VOICE) puts a … Continue reading Roving Hearts & Eyes = Unfaithfulness = Pain →

Have you ever purchased something that is “one-size-fits-all”?  Then you get it home & try it on and it either #1 - swallows you up like a tent?  Or, #2 - is WAY too tight in all the wrong places?  Regardless of which scenario is yours, you then have to wonder - WHOSE size are … Continue reading One-Size-Fits-All →

If we want God’s favor in our lives, we must do what is right.  In the Genesis story about Cain and Abel we have the perfect story and example of this.   “...Abel became a shepherd, but Cain was a farmer. After some time Cain brought some of his harvest and gave it as an offering … Continue reading Doing What Is Right →