(Scripture references from the New Living Testament translation unless noted differently) I want to say upfront that this was a difficult article for me to write; and, it may be difficult for you to read.  The four stories that I share can be the kind that we would rather not hear about, but God put … Continue reading No Guarantees or An Absolute Guarantee? →

Recommended Reading:  Matthew 9:20-22; Mark 5:25-34; Luke 8:43-48 My article on June 26, 2022 was titled “Just A Touch”.  Part of it referenced the story of the woman that was healed as the result of touching the hem of Jesus’ garment.  (You might want to look back at that article.)  This morning my daily devotional … Continue reading Boldness Wins →

What will it take to remember? On February 26, 1993 the World Trade Center in New York City experienced a terrorist attack.  In the underground parking garage of the North Tower, a truck bomb was detonated.  That bomb was intended to destroy both skyscrapers and cause tens of thousands of deaths.  The blast failed to … Continue reading Special Edition: Never Forget! →

Daniel 9:1-17 has been the passage I’ve read each of the past 3 days, associated with my daily devotionals.  (I would recommend you read the passage.)  The author of my devotional book had some excellent points each of the 3 days relating to specific verses in that scripture passage.  I may address the other 2 … Continue reading “WE” MORE THAN “I” →

This article is going to be very different from what I normally present here & fair warning - it will likely be a good amount longer than normal as well.  I’m going to jump into some deep water this week and share some personal opinions with you on a topic I’m very concerned about.  I’m … Continue reading Who Decided This Is The Way We Should Be Living? →

As frequently happens, I was inspired today by my devotionals for the last few days.  The scripture passage they have been based on is Matthew 7:7-11.  Jesus speaking in a couple of those verses said this: “‘Ask and keep on asking and it will be given to you; seek and keep on seeking and you … Continue reading Life Is Good! →

I apologize in advance to my readers that live in other nations since I'm addressing specific issues we are dealing with in the U.S. However, I would imagine that most all countries struggle with similar issues. So, hopefully the points I discuss will speak to you as well. If you are not familiar with the … Continue reading Time To Take A Stand! →

Israel, for 300-400 years after they crossed into the promised land with Joshua, had not had a human king.  They functioned as a theocracy.  According to gotquestions.org, “A theocracy is a form of government that is led by God or by a person or persons who claim to rule by divine authority. The word theocracy … Continue reading An Unsung Hero →

(Recommended Reading - Genesis 45) This book of the Bible is the story about when Joseph’s brothers made their second trip to get more grain from Egypt.  This time they did bring their youngest brother Benjamin with them, because Joseph had told them on their prior visit not to return for more supplies if they … Continue reading Don’t Quarrel →

(Recommended Reading - Genesis 37 thru 50) There are so many stories in the Bible where things happen to good people that seem to be bad.  But then ironically, the results are good.  One of those stories of irony is the one about Joseph. In Genesis 37:2b we read about how Joseph, as a teenager, … Continue reading Irony →