Unbelieving believers…that is a “phrase” I have heard before and my Pastor used it in a sermon recently.  He referenced it regarding a discussion he had had with a man recently - the man said he is a Christian; but, he doesn’t go to church, he doesn’t read his Bible or pray regularly - you … Continue reading Unbelieving Believers →

On Saturday, May 30, 2026 I sat down to do my daily Bible study.  The passages that were to be read that day were Proverbs 11, 12 & 13.  These chapters talk a lot about pride, humility and wisdom.  The Bible I use has a short commentary each day dealing with what will be read … Continue reading Mirror…Mirror →

When you read the Old Testament, it is very obvious that the ancient people lived much longer, more vigorous lives than what we consider normal today.  But as I was reading my devotional this morning, I read something that just grabbed my attention, so down that rabbit hole I went; and, as a result, here … Continue reading It’s Never Too Late →

(Scripture References from the NIV) How many times in your life have you heard the old saying “He/she is the spittin’ image of ______” (fill in the blank with any name)?  I know that I have heard it a lot over my lifetime.  So who do you now – today – think you reflect?  You … Continue reading The Spittin’ Image →

(Scripture References from the NIV) In Exodus 19 the Israelites arrive at Mt. Sinai.  You can read in verses 3-5a about how God speaks to Moses – He reminds them of His help in their escape from Egypt and their value to Him.  Moses also receives the Ten Commandments and many other laws that the … Continue reading How Soon We Forget →

Once again, I’ve heard the same statements or ideas multiple times the past week - most recently today at church at our women’s luncheon.  So I feel compelled to expound on it.   First, our pastor’s mother (Missionary Karen Ming) spoke at our church for the Mother’s Day service last Sunday.  She made the comment that … Continue reading Always On Time →

I’m going to venture a guess here and say that everyone reading this has had at least one taker in their life at some point in time - maybe it was a friend or maybe a family member.  How that affected you, likely depended on how long it took you to recognize it and how … Continue reading Takers →

I’ve written several articles over the past few years dealing with faith and fear.  But as I’ve mentioned before, anytime a topic or issue comes at me from more than one source, at one sitting, it gets my attention.  Earlier this month that exact thing happened - both my devotional book reading and my Bible … Continue reading The Faith Over Fear Spectrum →

Restrained: “not excessive or extravagant” (Merriam-Webster Dictionary) - “acting in a calm and controlled way” (Cambridge Dictionary).  People that are, or act in, a more restrained way tend to have a thoughtful discipline, and this tends to allow reason to guide actions rather than immediate emotions.  Their actions are more deliberate.  Spontaneous:  “happening or done … Continue reading Restrained vs. Spontaneous →

(Recommended Reading:  Luke 15:11-32) Today while reading my devotional, which is the familiar story about the prodigal son, I took a new look at the story.  I have always read this story as an example of how our heavenly Father loves us and welcomes us with open arms, even when we return to Him after … Continue reading Problem Children →