We come upon this holiday weekend of Independence Day while it seems most of the news shows a country in social turmoil. The “United” States seems more like the “Untied” States. But for the purpose of this devotional I don’t want to center on the country or the Red, White and Blue flag we all...
Another productive sixth grade school year came to a close last week. At the end of each year, I usually receive a handful of letters from former students who are graduating high school. It warms my heart to read about how much they enjoyed my class and how I became a positive impact in their lives. Sometimes it...
For I will give you words and wisdom that none of your adversaries will be able to resist or contradict. (Luke 21:15) Coexist…The word bids brotherhood, the concept boasts biblical, as in: “live peaceably with all men.” But we know that serpent is subtle! What better way to sell a story than to slip in a half truth, making the whole lie sound...
Isaiah 55:8-9 NKJV [8] “For My thoughts are not your thoughts, Nor are your ways My ways,” says the Lord. [9] “For as the heavens are higher than the earth, So are My ways higher than your ways, And My thoughts than your thoughts. Almost three years ago, while praying, I repeated a request I...
A command in the Scriptures in Philippians 3:1, “Rejoice in the Lord.” Joy and happiness can be very different. Happiness depends on if I like the circumstance I’m in. Joy does not depend if the circumstance is favorable to me. When things go the way I want, or others agree with me, or the timing is...
Watching my children grow up significantly at this point in my life has been one of the greatest blessings the Lord has given me. There was a point of time when I was just there but not present, and even after having much of my proclivities taken from me, my attention became so work-focused that,...
We who have experienced the new birth and come into relationship with our G-d have been blessed beyond anything imaginable. While it is true that any one of us under certain circumstances may succumb to a flesh failure. It is also true that because of this unique and privileged relationship we enjoy that our G-d will...
In our journey of faith there are many things that have challenged us along the way. There have been certain messages or people that have shared something that hits a needed spot in our life. We may have even had the Holy Spirit bring us to a crawl to the throne in conviction from a...
God is not human, that he should lie, not a human being, that he should change his mind. Does he speak and then not act? Does he promise and not fulfill? (Numbers 23:19) “Good grief! Good night! Good times!” These common expressions of “Oh, no!” don’t truly reflect good at all, do they? So why use that word? Why say...
Last year, the middle school in the district in which I am employed expanded to sixth grade. So after many years of teaching that grade level in an elementary building, it was time to move. As much as I enjoyed my time at the elementary level, the change has been a true blessing from God. The administration...
