It has been almost 4 months since Thanksgiving. My wife Cheryl and I had a wonderful dinner together, followed by a Hallmark movie and cozy fire in our fireplace. It was the perfect day, and Cheryl even expressed how wonderful the day was. She also reminded me how blessed we were to have the beautiful… Continue reading Rebuilding After The Fire
Center Yourself
For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says the LORD, thoughts of peace and not of evil, to give you a future and a hope. ~Jeremiah 29:11 People are looking for the answer to what their purpose is in life, and what they can do to find contentment. Quite often we limit… Continue reading Center Yourself
The Lord Said
Acts 9 Have you ever heard from the Lord? Some people hear an audible voice. Others just know the Lord has spoken, through His word, or through another person. Either way, when God speaks, we should listen! Saul was on his way to harass and arrest the Christians in Damascus, bringing them back to Jerusalem… Continue reading The Lord Said
Man’s Wisdom
Beware lest anyone cheat you through philosophy and empty deceit, according to the tradition of men, according to the basic principles of the world, and not according to Christ. – Colossians 2:8 Have you ever received godly advice from someone, and it turned out bad? One reason for the negative result could be that the… Continue reading Man’s Wisdom
Armor Up!
Ephesians 6 In this chapter we are presented with the exhortation to “Put on the whole armor of God”. The first thing I notice in this passage is that the armor belongs to God, not to us. He is the one providing the armor to us for our protection. Can you imagine trying to protect… Continue reading Armor Up!
Avoid The Trap
Proverbs 5 For the ways of man are before the eyes of the LORD, and He ponders all his paths. His own iniquities entrap the wicked man, and he is caught in the cords of his sin. He shall die for lack of instruction, and in the greatness of his folly he shall go astray.… Continue reading Avoid The Trap
Wise Instruction
Proverbs 4 My son, give attention to my words; Incline your ear to my sayings. Do not let them depart from your eyes; Keep them in the midst of your heart; For they are life to those who find them, And health to all their flesh. (Proverbs 4:20 – 22) Have you ever given someone… Continue reading Wise Instruction
On The Right Path
Proverbs 3 It’s good to know where we are going. When I was in the Navy I was a Hovercraft Navigator. The crew of the craft trusted that I was guiding us to the correct location, whether it was a beach to land on, or a ship we were receiving a load from. If a… Continue reading On The Right Path
Treasure Hunting
Proverbs 2 My wife, Cheryl, and I enjoy exploring antique shops and gift stores looking at all of the treasures they hold. Each person walks through the store and identifies with something that they find valuable. It doesn’t necessarily need to be the most expensive thing in the store, but it provokes an emotional trigger,… Continue reading Treasure Hunting
Wisdom & Knowledge
Proverbs 1 There are many seeking knowledge, but they mistakenly believe they will find it by participating in discussions with others. While there is something to learn through discussion, it is dangerous to enter a discussion unarmed. The best way to gain wisdom, is to listen. Proverbs 1:5 – 6 tells us: A wise man… Continue reading Wisdom & Knowledge