Freedom…”the quality or state of being free: such as.…liberation from slavery or restraint or from the power of another...INDEPENDENCE…and the quality or state of being exempt or released usually from something onerous.”* Today, July 4, 2026, America celebrates freedom - our Independence Day #250.   “The Fourth of July—also known as Independence Day or July 4th—has … Continue reading FREEDOM – 2026 →

(Recommended Reading: Isaiah 36 & 37 / Quoted scriptures from NIV) I believe as Christians, we all know, or at least think we know, the importance of prayer.  But how seriously do we really take that responsibility?  How many pray daily, not only for their family and friends and a few other things they deem … Continue reading God’s Promises – A Call To Prayer →

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 →