The LORD said to Moses, “Bring the tribe of Levi and present them to Aaron the priest to assist him. They are to perform duties for him and for the…
For the Veteran on Veteran’s Day
Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends. —John 15:13 NIV War changes you. Whether you’re the soldier who swallows down fear and…
Speeding Ticket Lessons
If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just, and will forgive our sins and cleanse us from all unrighteousness. —1 John 1:9 RSV I have this dangerous little…
Short Stops – The Value of Sweet Selah Moments with God
Consider the lilies, how they grow: they toil not, neither do they spin; yet I say unto you, Even Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of…
Blessing the Enemy
“You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall love your neighbor and hate your enemy.’ But I say to you, love your enemies, bless those who curse you, do…
Marriage Musings
Love is patient and kind. Love is not jealous or boastful or proud or rude. It does not demand its own way. It is not irritable, and it keeps no…
Autumn Strong
I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Now there is in store for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord,…
Angry Birds
This is the day that the LORD has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it. —Psalm 118:24 ESV It was the first Monday of our internet-free vacation. My…
Nourished
Like newborn babies, crave pure spiritual milk, so that by it you may grow up in your salvation, now that you have tasted that the Lord is good. —1 Peter…
Living With Integrity
Who may worship in your sanctuary, LORD? Who may enter your presence on your holy hill? Those who lead blameless lives and do what is right, speaking the truth from…
Interruptions – Your Mission for the Day
But he wanted to justify himself, so he asked Jesus, “And who is my neighbor?” –Luke 10:29 NIV It was a typically busy day at my house. I had spent…
Working on Not Laboring on Labor Day
Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy-laden and overburdened, and I will cause you to rest. [I will ease and relieve and refresh your souls.] Take My…
