According to the Cambridge Dictionary, the definition of the word normal is: “ordinary or usual; as would be expected.”  Merriam-Webster says: ”conforming to a type, standard, or regular pattern.” When Moses lead the Israelites out of slavery, they were pursued by the Egyptian army, they came up to the Red Sea with no way to … Continue reading What Does Your Normal Look Like? →

(Deuteronomy 10:12-13, 17, 21 & Hebrews 13:8 - NIV) In the final speech Moses delivered to the Israelites before his death, he reiterated again to them all the miraculous things that the mighty God had done for them – despite all their rebellious behavior – about which he also reminds them.  Then he says “And … Continue reading Yesterday, Today, Forever →

I believe that anyone that reads this today is going to be fully aware of the darkness that has flooded our wonderful nation.  Months ago we were faced with a pandemic that swept around the world.  It reached our shores sickening almost two million people and killing tens of thousands.  Our government reacted by doing … Continue reading Facing Our Enemy →

Our society has “progressed” to a point where we expect everything to be bigger and grander all the time.  If it is not big enough and grand enough it is deemed “boring.”  As I thought about this and considered examples, one of the first things that came to my mind was the Super Bowl half-time … Continue reading Expect the Unexpected →

We have all been there - maybe in a department store, or a restaurant, at the mall, or maybe even at the home of a friend - things are just fine.  But then...you encounter that Wild Child that is acting out.  This may range from a young child that will not stop crying - loudly … Continue reading Wild Child →

You feel a bit under the weather. You have someone say or do something to you that hurts or insults you. You have someone you care a lot for that is diagnosed with a serious illness. You lose someone you love to death. You lose your job, your finances are strained, and your bills continue … Continue reading The Power Of Positive →

(Recommended Reading Exodus chapters 5 through 14)  All scripture references are from NLT translation This article is longer than most of the ones I present here.  But for me this story is one of the most fascinating in the Bible, with so much meaning.  This morning when I reread this article that I wrote over … Continue reading Living In The Light With COVID-19 →

(Scripture references from NIV except as noted) Starting in Genesis 12, Abram has a call on his life from God and at the age of 70 is promised, by God, that he will make him into a great nation and bless him. (Verse 2) In Genesis 15:1-6 Abram believes his servant Eliezer will inherit all … Continue reading Good Intentions →

(Recommended reading Psalm 38 – Quoted scriptures below are from the NLT) “We never feel so alone as when we’re hurting.  Broken hearts are usually lonely hearts, and they rarely bask in the presence of God.”  Chris Tiegreen When I read my daily devotional this morning, the above statement really jumped out at me.  The … Continue reading Lonely Hearts Club →

(Recommended reading John chapter 12 through chapter 21 – whatever translation you prefer) As I was considering what to write for today, I looked back to see what I had published for Easter last year.  After reading over it, I do not think I could do any better. So this is a repeat and I … Continue reading From Death Row To Freedom →