In the story of Demons being cast into Swine, Mark 5:1-20, the people were so afraid of what it would mean to have Jesus around, they begged Him to leave. Their only concern was for themselves. They were more concerned about what losing their possessions (the swine) would mean to their livelihood. They did not...
Recently I attended a beautiful Seder dinner during Passover. We all had a plate set before us on a white table cover with candles and flowers. There were four cups for wine and a bowl of salt water. On our plate was a piece of roasted lamb, some charoset, horseradish, parsley and some matzos. The...
As Dana and I watched and observed the last couples’ event I was telling Dana the Holy Spirit really spoke to me differently this time. I was able to share at the end the parallel that the Lord showed me and even though we have done this event before and slightly altered it, the lesson the...
“I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.” (II Timothy 4:7, ESV) We live near the high school, so spring means that we see budding track stars running past our house in training every day. One day the Lord said in a still small voice was, “Whose race...
“…for I have learned how to be content with whatever I have.” (Philippians 4:11) On his fourth birthday, my son got a rocking horse, complete with a plastic “wooden” fence attached as the base. This was the big gift that year and it was a huge hit. He rode and rocked that horse ‘til I thought for...
Have you ever been let down by someone’s promise? You’re expecting something to be followed through, only to find out later it never happened. Unfortunately, it happens far more than it should. It could come from our elected officials, co-workers, friends, or even family. It can be disappointing and even frustrating. Sometimes, it can even...
He who dwells in the secret place of the Most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty. He shall cover you with His feathers, and under His wings you shall take refuge; His truth shall be your shield and buckler.Psalms 91:1, 4 NKJV Oil and water do not mix. There are scientific facts...
When I want to have a date with my spouse, I do some preparations. I take a shower, brush my teeth and rinse with mouth wash. I then lock the doors to the house, take the phone off the hook, move the cat out of the bedroom and light a candle then shut the door....
When it came time to get our first ultrasound for Joshua, the tech could tell we were both nervous, and I’m sure it was because she read our chart. We were in the same position only a year ago, only to find out that Dana would be having a miscarriage. The tech looked over and...
Romans 8:35-3935 Who shall separate us from the love of Messiah? Shall tribulation, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or peril, or sword?36 As it is written, For thy sake we are killed all the daylong; we are accounted as sheep for the slaughter.37 Nay, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him...
