Always Faithful

While in prison Paul wrote to the church in Philippi. He expressed thanks for the brothers and sisters in Philippi, and told them he prayed for them that they may abound more and more in love an knowledge and insight, and filled with the fruit of righteousness that comes through Jesus Christ. Then he said: … Continue reading Always Faithful

Last Fourth

Remember last Fourth of July? No protests, no riots, no COVID-19, and who ever heard of “social distancing?” We all went out with family and friends, watched the fireworks displays, maybe shot off some fireworks of our own. Some of us taught our kids how to safely hold sparklers, set off firecrackers, and shoot “pop … Continue reading Last Fourth

Fallow Ground

From my Worthy Brief daily devotion: Hosea 10:12 Sow to yourselves in righteousness, reap in mercy; break up your fallow ground: for it is time to seek the LORD, till he come and rain righteousness upon you. Revival is that sovereign work of God in which He visits His own people, restoring and releasing them … Continue reading Fallow Ground

Stay Free

Barrack Hussein Obama promised to "fundamentally change America." I wonder if what is going on is what even he had in mind in 'changing' our country. I wonder if he (along with others) created a monster and now it's out of control. They succeeded in disrupting our education system; they crashed the economy; they brought … Continue reading Stay Free

Saved Together

This past week I have been discouraged. Along with personal discouragements, I'm tired of the constant barrage of "bad news" around the world from the pandemic to the protesters to the riots. Conflicting reports of what happens, who said what, predictions of both good and bad in the economy. It's been getting to me. But … Continue reading Saved Together

Blackberry Winter

The days have once again turned cool, and there's a chill in the air, but it's spring! Growing up my grandparents and parents called this time in late May or early June when the air turned cool 'blackberry winter.' I remember them saying “it makes the blackberry blooms set.” Whether that is fact or folklore, … Continue reading Blackberry Winter

Blessings

Sometimes blessings don't always look like a blessing when they come. In fact, they may look like more trouble, more inconvenience, another circumstance to fret and worry over. I read a story about a lady in the mission field. It was in a remote area, and they were dependent on a regularly scheduled supply delivery. … Continue reading Blessings

Homesick

In this time of “stay-at-home” policies, we are certainly not getting homesick. Actually, many are sick of staying home, and finally are starting to get out and attempt to resume some “normal” activities. They say 'home is where the heart is' and 'home is where you hang your hat' and 'home sweet home' and 'there's … Continue reading Homesick

No Greater Love

No greater love has any one than to lay down their life for a friend.

Let It Begin With Me

"Let there be peace on earth, and let it begin with me." Let me resist being bitter or angry when I am wronged. When I am humiliated, let me not be vengeful. When I am criticized, let me not be proud and arrogant. When I lose what is dear to me by violence, let me … Continue reading Let It Begin With Me