I guess it’s no secret that I’m a sky watcher. I love sunrises and sunsets. I’m fascinated by ever-changing banks of clouds. When I was a child, one of my favorite pastimes was lying on my back in the yard, gazing at the sky. I suppose, in a way, it…
We cannot deny that evil runs rampant in this fallen world, BUT we can depend on God’s ever-presence. He promised to never leave us nor forsake us. That doesn’t mean we won’t face hardship, trials, or heartache. Men’s evil choices will affect us, but they cannot defeat us. They cannot…
There seems to be a lot of warnings about the wicked in this section of Psalm 119. Apparently the world isn’t as different today as it was in King David’s time! There have always been groups of people bent on destroying God’s people and removing any mention of God. The…
HYMN DAY! This is for those of you who are facing personal challenges or crises of faith: “Near to the Heart of God” by Cleland B. McAfee. So comforting…and so true. There is a place of quiet rest, Near to the heart of God. A place where sin cannot molest,…
Something a good church friend told me a few years ago has lingered with me: “When I start my day in the Bible, the whole day goes better.” I’ve experienced that truth myself. When I center the first hour of my day in His Word and in speaking with Him,…
In late 2004 I battled a strange pull on my heart. I was teaching 5th grade and I loved it. Loved the kids. Loved guiding them and watching them grow and change. But at the same time, I was restless, repeatedly feeling as if God was telling me it was…
Have you ever battled with a decision or a mindset, uncertain which direction God would have you go? I think we all do from time to time, because we’re human. We know that we know that we know God’s way is the best way. But when faced with multiple options,…
Being a Christian means that some will view you as ignorant, as “holier-than-thou,” as weird, or any number of other negative titles. Jesus was despised and rejected, so as His followers we should expect no less. BUT we must stand firm against the attacks of the evil one (because that’s…
“Trust, Try, and Prove Me” by Lida S. Leech is both a challenge and a test of faith. (If you’re not familiar with the tune, you can listen to it here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CtO_G4DQK3w It’s a bouncy one!) Verse 1 Bring ye all the tithes into the storehouse All your money talents…