Perfect Vision

2020. The end of a decade. Where did the last 9 years go? What do we see in the coming year, or the next 5 or 10 years? Impossible to predict. We can always speculate. Keeping up with politics leads to a lot of guessing, but in such a volatile political atmosphere it's much easier … Continue reading Perfect Vision

Christmas Memories

The following I received from one of my brothers: I imagine that most, if not all, of us have some very special Christmas memories. I want to share a few of mine with you. One of my earliest memories is of my bobsled. My father built it himself from 1” galvanized pipe, wood slats, paint, … Continue reading Christmas Memories

Cause and Effect

The following was sent to me via email by a brother; it's from John Hagee Ministries; it's called "Small Beginnings": We love to celebrate big things! We bestow huge awards on people who perform better than everyone else. Behind every person who reaps the recognition, though, someone else has sown the little things. In 1970, … Continue reading Cause and Effect

Abundance of Possessions

In the 21st century we have more “things” living in America than most of the world's population ever dreamed of. The poorest of our poor have more than many people, save perhaps our homeless. It's simply astounding that in the richest countries of the world there are still homeless people wandering and living on our … Continue reading Abundance of Possessions

Standing on the Bank

In July 1993 I stood in Riverview Park in Hannibal, MO and looked to the east. As far as I could see was water; the Mississippi River was about 12 miles wide at that time. Standing next to me was an 80-year-old man; we stood there in silence for what seemed like several minutes. He … Continue reading Standing on the Bank

Cornerstone

In the modern age a cornerstone is more symbolic than structural. They are often engraved with the date the building was built or finished, sometimes adorned with a plaque of the company or builder's name, or the building name. Often they are hollow, wherein articles and documents are placed that are of the current time … Continue reading Cornerstone

Miracle at Ypres

Worthy Devotions sent me this for today: John 15:5 - I am the vine; you are the branches. Whoever abides in me and I in him, he it is that bears much fruit, for apart from me you can do nothing. Living in Israel all these years, I often encounter amazing stories of God’s deliverance … Continue reading Miracle at Ypres

Neither Height nor Depth

Todd Starnes gives the following account: The other evening I was on a flight back to New York City when I noticed the flight attendants seemed rather preoccupied. They were rushing up and down the aisle. Soon an announcement was made – they needed a doctor – a passenger was in medical distress. She was … Continue reading Neither Height nor Depth

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

These words that are used a lot these days, but have fast became misnomers: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, and let's not forget “tolerance.” They have become the battle-cry of left-leaning people and organizations throughout America, and in fact are used to belittle anyone who doesn't agree with their meaning of the words. Those three words … Continue reading Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Confide

Psalms 25:14 says "The Lord confides in those who fear Him; He makes his covenant known to them." What do you do when you confide in someone? You take them into your 'confidence'-- you trust them with what you are about to tell them -- and enable a deep level of trust between you and … Continue reading Confide