“ Remember, then, what you have received and heard; keep it, and repent. If you are not alert, I will come like a thief, and you have no idea at what hour I will come upon you.” Revelation 3:3 Last year, to be honest, I had no clue about direction or vision for the year. I prayed, … [Read more…]
“Giving thanks in everything; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.” 1 Thess. 5:18Praise the Lord! November is over! This has been the longest month for me. The surgery went well,without many problems. The issues came when I got home. You would think that having weeks of doingnothing with no responsibilities would … [Read more…]
“So then, while we have opportunity,, let’s do good to all people, and especially to those who are of the household of the faith.” – Galatians 6:10 Stephanie and I just want to take this opportunity to say a big THANK YOU! You guys have made October to be one of our favorite months of … [Read more…]
“Beloved, this is now the second letter I am writing to you in which I am stirring up your sincere mind by way of a reminder. To remember the words spoken beforehand by the holy prophets and the commandment of the Lord and Savior spoken by your apostles” – 2 Peter 3:1-2 We finished 1 … [Read more…]
“I am the vine and you are the branches. He who abides in me and I in Him will produce much fruit for without Me you can do nothing.” – John 15:5 This year we decided that we would grow a few garden plants. Usually, our summer is so crammed with activities and travel, that … [Read more…]
“Again Jesus placed his hands on the man’s eyes. The man looked intently and his sight was restored and he saw everything clearly.” – Mark 8:25 I have a real bad habit of not noticing some things. Not long ago, we were sitting at the table and I commented on how nice the flowers were … [Read more…]
“The end of all things is near; therefore, be of sound judgment and sober spirit for the purpose of prayer.” 1 Peter 4:7 When I was growing up in church, there seemed to be an emphasis on end times teaching. It was the height of the cold war, and the Soviet Union was the … [Read more…]
“Behold I stand at the door and knock, if anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in to him and will dine with him and he with Me.” – Rev 3:20 June is upon us and with that means busy, busy, busy. VBS, Mission Trip, Lunch Program, Bible Studies, and the … [Read more…]
“The Lord is my light and my salvation; Whom should I fear? The Lord is the defense of my life; Whom shall I dread?” ~ Psalm 27:1 I heard the other day that the new currency of our society is fear. What they mean by that is if you can get people to be afraid … [Read more…]
“Ecclesiastes 7:13-14” I’ve been thinking a lot about inspiration lately. The literal meaning of inspiration is “God Breathed.” Of course, the most glaring example of inspiration we know. But can we be inspired as well? Maybe not on the same level as the Scriptures, but still be inspired as well? I have desperately wanted to … [Read more…]