Another Year Come & Gone

(Scripture references as noted) I just celebrated another birthday yesterday – the BIG 73! (Of course, they have all been the “BIG” ones for a number of years now, so this year was no exception to that!) But I have to say, I am thankful for every year that comes and goes now. It is … Continue reading Another Year Come & Gone →

Problem Children

(Luke 15:11-32 – All scripture references from NIV) Today while reading my devotional*, it caused me to take a new look at the story of the prodigal son. 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 … Continue reading Problem Children →

Our Example of Love

(Scripture references from NIV) Jesus is the perfect example to us of how to live and love. He reached out and saved a prostitute as she was about to be stoned for her sin. He did not condemn her or reject her; He just encouraged her to move forward living the right kind of life. … Continue reading Our Example of Love →

Cha Ching!

(Scripture references from the NIV translation) I recognize that there are those that either do not understand, or for whatever reason do not believe in tithing. That is a very personal decision that everyone must settle on for themselves. But there are many people, that although they may understand and believe in tithing, just cannot … Continue reading Cha Ching! →

The Day After

Joshua 5:6-12 & 1 Kings 17:14 (NIV) In this story, the Israelites have finally crossed over into their promised land. According to Joshua 5:10-12 “On the evening of the 14th day of the month, while camped at Gilgal on the plains of Jericho, the Israelites celebrated the Passover. The day after the Passover, that very … Continue reading The Day After →

Spiritual PDA

(Scripture references from The Living Translation except as noted) 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 … Continue reading Spiritual PDA →

The Apple of His Eye

(Scripture reference from NIV) Today we celebrate Father’s Day. Sonora Dodd first suggested it in 1909 in Spokane, Washington. Her Civil War veteran father had reared 6 children as a single man; and, after she heard a Mother’s Day sermon she decided that fathers should also be honored. But the idea had a lot of … Continue reading The Apple of His Eye →

Be Bold & Stand Firm

(Scripture translation references as noted) In Joshua chapter 3 we can read the story of how the Israelites are continuing their march to the Promised Land. They arrive at the Jordan River where they stop to camp (verse 1.) “Then Joshua told the people, ‘Purify yourselves, for tomorrow the Lord will do great wonders among … Continue reading Be Bold & Stand Firm →

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 →

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 →