“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...
I got a new pair of glasses not that long ago. At the optometrist I was sitting in the chair and I hear the same familiar question, “Read the smallest line you can read”. I always answer with the same joke…E. (He’s never amused) Sure, I’ve had glasses since I was 12 but as I...
… “Why have you conceived this thing in your heart? You have not lied to men but to God.” (Acts 5:4) Have you ever played Mad Gab? It’s a game where a seemingly random group of words turns into a phrase that makes sense when pronounced correctly. For example, the words “Ace Lip Puff That...
Hallmark’s favorite day just passed us by yet another year. Many cards were exchanged, gifts and flowers doled out, and restaurants booked for lovely romantic dinners. It’s a retailer’s dream! Every year, on February 14th, the theme of the day is love. Love. We celebrate it, say it, and even attempt to show it, but...
