Happy and Merry

How will you say it this year? "Happy Holidays" or "Merry Christmas"? Saying "Merry Christmas" is as American as apple pie and baseball. Perhaps we should start calling it simply "fruit pie" and "field ball"?? Except there are a lot of games played on fields and a lot of different kinds of fruit pies. But … Continue reading Happy and Merry

Abounding in Hope

A story was sent to me about a man who was imprisoned during Napoleon's reign. While sulking in his dungeon one day, he etched on the wall the words "Nobody Cares". A few weeks later, through a crack in the dungeon floor, a little green shoot sprang forth, reaching toward the tiny ray of sunlight … Continue reading Abounding in Hope

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

Thank You for Your Service

When you go to the grocery store and see rows and rows of food, fresh vegetables, fresh fruit, and you can afford to buy some of it, thank a veteran. When you go to church – any church you want to – or even if you choose not to go to church – thank a … Continue reading Thank You for Your Service

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

Actions

A man was traveling one winter night when he came upon a car that had pulled over onto the snowy shoulder and became "stuck on top of the ground." There was just enough frozen slush, ice, and snow the car was unable to move; the tires would just spin. The man was going through a … Continue reading Actions

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