Most homeowners groan if dandelions appear in their yards. But kids? They love’em. They pick bouquets of them (and never get in trouble) and blow the seeds on the wind (and get yelled at for “making more dandelions” LOL). Let me tell what I like about dandelions. First of all,…
This section of Romans bears the title, “A Hymn of Praise.” So appropriate! I love the rhetorical questions included here. Who has known the mind of the Lord? Who has been His counselor? The created cannot possibly know the mind of the Creator; thus, the created (that’s us) cannot advise…
God sent Jesus first to the Jews, who—for the most part—knew Him not. Then God gave the message to the Gentiles. These non-Jewish people developed an intimate relationship with Jesus Christ and became adopted children into God’s family. That should have made the non-believing Jews jealous! I have a sweet…
“His Eye is on The Sparrow” was written by Civilla D. Martin in 1905 and originally titled “Why Should I Feel Discouraged.” Either title gives us hope. You have a reason to sing, so sing praise to His name today. We know He watches us. 1 Why should I feel…
There is so much chaos and anger and backbiting in the world today. We might be tempted to look heavenward and ask God, “Do You care at all?” We don’t need to wonder. Absolutely He cares. He loves mankind—every single member, regardless of his/her behavior. But you know what else?…
Has anyone ever belittled you for your Christian faith? One day many years ago, my mom and I talked about how Christians are ridiculed, and she said with a smile and shrug, “Well, if no one ever tells us to keep Jesus to ourselves, we must not be speaking His…
See how simple it is to be transformed from death to life? Believe that Jesus rose from the dead and proclaim it aloud that HE is LORD and you are saved. Saved from eternal damnation. Saved from walking this world in your own feeble strength and wisdom. Saved from the…
Christ coming out of that grave shattered sin and death forevermore. His resurrection destroyed the law. Oh, the law served a purpose—it told people right from wrong. We all need to know what God views as right and wrong, because we need a standard to live by or lawlessness prevails.…
HYMN DAY! When we’ve found Christ, we’ve found our All. “I’ve Found a Friend, O Such a Friend” by James G. Small says it well—From Him who loves me now so well what power my soul can sever? Shall life or death or earth or hell? No, I am His…
In a lot of ways, this world is a mess. And do you know why? Because of sin, that’s why. I realize “sin” is a word that makes people uncomfortable or irritable or outright defensive, but it has to be said. Because until we recognize our sinful state, we cannot…
