(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
Good Intentions
(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
Lonely Hearts Club
(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
From Death Row To Freedom
(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
Bad Friday Good?
Good Friday? Really? It has always been a bit confusing for me why such a momentous and really horrible happening could result in a day being called Good Friday - when in my mind it seems more appropriate that it should be called Bad Friday or maybe even Black Friday. There are other names that … Continue reading Bad Friday Good?
Passover
(Recommended reading: Exodus 11 & 12 - Quoted scripture is from the Living New Testament) Sundown tonight - April 8, 2020 - marks the beginning of the celebration of Passover week. It is one of the major holidays/celebrations for Jewish people around the world - ending at sundown on April 16. The original Passover was … Continue reading Passover
Chariots Of Fire
All of us, even very strong and dedicated Christians, can feel at times that we are all alone in the world. That feeling can especially envelope us when we are facing difficulties. What we tend to forget is that our God is with us always. We only need to open our spiritual eyes and see … Continue reading Chariots Of Fire
I Want To Be A Solar Panel – Spiritually Speaking
(Scripture references from sources as noted) The entire world is going through a very difficult period right now. There is so much that is unknown and fear is running rampant. This seems to lead to a darkness in the lives of those that let fear fill them more than faith. What we need right now … Continue reading I Want To Be A Solar Panel – Spiritually Speaking
Who Is Really In Control Here?
I believe that we have all likely experienced a situation where we were in the presence of parents that have children that just seem to be out-of-control. You might be visiting in their home or they in yours. You might be in a restaurant or a retail setting. But as you watch those children run … Continue reading Who Is Really In Control Here?
Trust
**Well, here we are - another week with more people being struck by this virus and more restrictions on our lives. The restrictions are all being ordered out of necessity and for our protection. We need to be taking this virus and the restrictions very seriously, because regardless of age, race or gender, no one … Continue reading Trust
