Thanks for joining me as I study God's Word & share thoughts, as well as personal stories. I'm not a Bible scholar, nor was I an English major; but, hopefully you can still enjoy my writing with any imperfections you see. Please feel free to leave comments. I welcome all feedback.
SPECIAL EDITION: Things To Ponder
Saying #1: “Ignorance is bliss” - but is it really? Saying #2: “What you don’t know won’t hurt you” - are you certain about that? Saying #3: “This is the way it’s always been done and if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it” - so you’re saying that things don’t ever change and things just … Continue reading SPECIAL EDITION: Things To Ponder
Half-Truths And Restoration
Here we are again early in a new year and I have once again started my journey of reading through the Bible from beginning to end. Yesterday I finished the book of Job - a book that for me is one that never fails to shock me and elicit a real mish-mash of emotions. Each … Continue reading Half-Truths And Restoration
Spiritual PDA
Are you too proud? Too proud to express PDA (public displays of affection) for those you love? Yes, yes, I know that in the worldly realm there are those out there that go way beyond what should be socially acceptable with their PDA. So much so that it can be embarrassing for those that witness … Continue reading Spiritual PDA
Be Bold And Stand Firm
In Joshua chapter 3 we read the story of how the Israelites are continuing their journey to the Promised Land. They arrive at the Jordan River where they stop to camp. “Then Joshua told the people, ‘Purify yourselves, for tomorrow the Lord will do great wonders among you.’ In the morning Joshua said to the … Continue reading Be Bold And Stand Firm
Anxiety
(Recommended Reading - Exodus) In Exodus 1 - read about how the Israelites were captives and oppressed in the country of Egypt. In Exodus 2 - read about the birth of Moses how he grows up in the house of the Pharaoh & eventually flees out of fear for his life. In Exodus 3 & … Continue reading Anxiety
Detour On The Road Less Traveled
(Recommended Reading: Exodus 13:17 - 14:31 – Quotes from New Living Translation) The passages in Exodus 13 and 14 tell the story of the exodus of Israel from Egypt. We are told in Exodus 13:17a “…God did not lead them along the main road that runs through Philistine territory, even though it was the shortest … Continue reading Detour On The Road Less Traveled
Out Of The Mouth Of…
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…
Keep On Keepin’ On
(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
This Event We Call Christmas
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
How Salty Are You?
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?
Karran's Korner 