Psalm 78:34-37 (GNT):  “Whenever he killed some of them, the rest would turn to him; they would repent and pray earnestly to him.  They remembered that God was their protector, that the Almighty came to their aid.  But their words were all lies; nothing they said was sincere.  They were not loyal to him; they … Continue reading Whenever →

Recommended Reading - Esther (NIV) If you have read the book of Esther, you will likely recall how King Xeres threw a big party that lasted for 7 days.  Wine was flowing freely to everyone.  Queen Vashti also had a party for all the women.  On the 7th day, King Xeres called for Queen Vashti … Continue reading If Not You Then Who? →

(All scripture references from the NIV) Do you ever have the experience where you are reading something that you know you have read many times before, then pause and have a “Wow!” moment?  As in – “Wow!  I have never noticed that before!”?  It actually happens to me a lot, which always rather amazes me … Continue reading Our Value →

(All scripture references NIV unless otherwise noted) I have never been one to watch many of those nature shows on television.  However, I do recall many years ago seeing one that truly amazed me.  It showed the connection of numerous animals and plants out in a jungle area, and their total dependence on one another … Continue reading Perfection →

(Scripture References from the NIV) We are living in a time where there are so many negative issues confronting us every day that it can be difficult to cope.  This tends to make us look at things through dark-colored glasses, so to speak.  That view can then shade our attitude causing us to feel down, … Continue reading Release Your Inner Child →

(Recommended reading – Psalm 3) We were brought up by our parents, at least most of us, to be strong and independent.  Babies are urged to sit up alone, to walk, to talk at very early ages – and when they accomplish any new feat, they are praised and applauded by everyone.  Then they are … Continue reading Strength In Dependency →

(1 Samuel 17 - from NIV) This book and chapter in the Bible is a very familiar story to most all of us about David and Goliath. It tells us that the Philistines had set up camp on one hill and the Israelites on another – battle lines were drawn.  Verses 4-7:  “A champion named … Continue reading Run Quickly To The Battle Line →

Happy Birthday America!   In just a few days, we will be celebrating the 249th birthday of America.  I personally believe that being a citizen of the United States of America is one of the most wonderful things a person can claim.  This is a nation that was founded for the freedom of religion as … Continue reading Let Freedom Ring! →

Recommended Reading: Exodus 16:1-30 & Matthew 6:25-34 (NIV) In this story in Exodus, the Israelites were leaving Egypt and were making their way through the desert.  Then they started grumbling – about how they had plenty of food to eat back in Egypt and how Moses was now starving them.  They insinuated that they would … Continue reading Lessons In Obedience →

(Scripture reference from NIV) Today we celebrate Father’s Day.  Sonora Dodd first suggested this celebration 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 as well.  But the idea had … Continue reading The Apple of His Eye →