Let your roots grow down into him, and let your lives be built on him. Then your faith will grow strong in the truth you were taught, and you will…
It Just So Happened
In peace I will both lie down and sleep; for you alone, O LORD, make me dwell in safety. —Psalm 4:8 ESV Have you ever had an experience that became…
Running After Other Gods. Don’t.
Those who run after other gods will suffer more and more. I will not pour out libations of blood to such gods or take up their names on my lips.…
Expecting More
… How much more will your Heavenly Father give good gifts to those who ask him. —Matthew 7:11b Just two weeks shy of her 95th birthday, my dear mom went…
Satisfied
Jesus sat down near the collection box in the Temple and watched as the crowds dropped in their money. Many rich people put in large amounts. Then a poor widow…
Even Though
Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me. —Psalm 23:4 NIV Icy…
Little Deaths
Then Jesus said to his disciples, “Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross and follow me.” —Matthew 16:24 NIV Jesus did not make…
Eyes on the Master
“But be not ye called Rabbi: for one is your Master, even Christ; and all ye are brethren.” —Matthew 23:8 KJV When we lived in Kennebunk, Maine, we often went…
A Better Plan
“For I know the plans I have for you,” says the LORD. “They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope.” —Jeremiah…
My City of Refuge
“You shall separate three cities for yourself in the midst of your land which the LORD your God is giving you to possess. You shall prepare roads for yourself, and…
Good Work!
I thank my God every time I remember you. In all my prayers for all of you, I always pray with joy because of your partnership in the gospel from…
For Glory and for Beauty
“And you shall make holy garments for Aaron your brother, for glory and for beauty.” —Exodus 28:2 ESV (emphasis mine) It was a dark and gloomy day. Rainy and damp…
