“References to thorns are throughout the Bible, found in the Old and New Testaments. These references affirm the negative connotation of the word and the desolation associated with thorns.” *  In doing research on this topic, what I found was there are 56 instances in 13 different translations of the Bible where it speaks about … Continue reading Thorns In Your Side →

Anytime I have the same topic pop up several times in several different ways in a short time, it gets my attention - and that is what has been happening. A daily short devotional/prayer calendar I have has been dealing with the topic of fear every day since the beginning of this month.  Some verses … Continue reading Do Not Let Fear Drive You →

Recommended Reading:  Exodus 35:1-36:7 Since the new year began a few weeks ago, I once again started reading through the Bible, which I read from beginning to end every year.  That, of course, means I am currently reading the Old Testament.  I used to somewhat dread this part of the experience, but every year I … Continue reading Heart Generosity →

According to Dictionary.com the definition of self-control is:  “control or restraint of oneself or one's actions, feelings, etc.”  That same source says the definition of self-discipline is:  “discipline and training of oneself, usually for improvement.” One of the devotionals from that book I mentioned last week that was given out by my church for the … Continue reading Self-Control →

I want to lay a bit of groundwork and give a couple of explanations before getting into the meat of my article today:                                                                 … Continue reading Steadfast →

“Untilled ground, however rich, will bring forth thistles and thorns; so also the mind of man.” (Teresa of Avila) At the beginning of each year, the church I attend has a 4 day conference with special speakers to “ring in the new year” with outstanding preaching.  This year 2023, on January 9, our guest speaker … Continue reading Do Not Give Up →

(Recommended Reading:  Luke 6:27-38) I believe that when we learn to live our lives as a generous person - in every aspect - we will be so much happier and fulfilled. If you make a comment like “live generously” to some people, they will automatically think you are only talking about money.  Although it is … Continue reading Live Generously →

There is a saying that I have heard many times in my life, and I am sure you probably have too.  It is:  “Today is the first day of the rest of your life.” * Since today is the beginning of a new year, it seems like that is a good “thought for the day” … Continue reading Roll Out The Red Carpet →

I hope you will forgive me for recycling a previous article. I am also publishing it a day early, because I know everyone will be very busy tomorrow. I wrote this for Christmas in 2019 and I hope you will enjoy it, either for the first time or as a repeat. (Recommended reading Luke 1 … Continue reading This Event We Call Christmas →

Most of you that read this are citizens of the United States - a country referred to as the land of the free.  Sure, we have rules and regulations that we are expected to follow - but, we still have more freedoms than most other countries in the world.  However, I believe that we tend … Continue reading Freedom →