Hebrews 10:24 And let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works, I have this neighbor who just makes me smile. Yes, he brightens my day. He is an older gentleman and about every two weeks or so he brings me a bottle of his …continue reading
Colossians 3:13 bearing with one another and, if one has a complaint against another, forgiving each other; as the Lord has forgiven you, so you also must forgive. Way back when shopping malls were open, yes, that was about a year and a half ago, my wife and I were …continue reading
Psalms 34:8 Oh, taste and see that the LORD is good! Blessed is the man who takes refuge in him! Our family loves to try new things and share it with others. My daughter tried this very yummy recipe and called us to tell us that we, “had to try” …continue reading
Proverbs 1:5 Let the wise hear and increase in learning, and the one who understands obtain guidance. To hear is to listen: to listen in a way to gain understanding, to receive what is being said and be able to respond accordingly. Listening is a learned trait we continually need …continue reading
John 13:14-15 If I then, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you also ought to wash one another’s feet. For I have given you an example, that you also should do just as I have done to you. Maundy Thursday is the Thursday before Easter Sunday. The day …continue reading
Colossians 3:12 Put on then, as God’s chosen ones, holy and beloved, compassionate hearts, kindness, humility, meekness, and patience. The words ‘put on’ in the Bible verse above mean to dress like the blessing of a warm jacket on a wintery day. The words ‘compassionate heart’ brings to our attention …continue reading
Psalms 145:18 The LORD is near to all who call on Him, to all who call on Him in truth. As our grandkids grow, it is so fun when they start interacting. Just last night we were on a Facetime call with one of our youngest grandkids. His mom said …continue reading
Psalms 28:7 The LORD is my strength and my shield; in Him my heart trusts, and I am helped; my heart exults, and with my song I give thanks to him. The story of Daniel and his friends is an amazing story in the Bible (Read sometime Daniel 1:1-21 to …continue reading
2 Timothy 1:7 for God gave us a spirit not of fear, but of power and love and self-control. I love hanging out with my grandkids. They are so much fun and such a joy. But one other reason I like being around them is the life lessons I learn …continue reading
Proverbs 27:9 Oil and perfume make the heart glad, and the sweetness of a friend comes from his earnest counsel. Kristi, my wife, and I take a walk most every day. As we trod around our neighborhood, we encounter various aromas. Some are so pleasant, like the wonderful sent of …continue reading
1 Thessalonians 5:11 Therefore encourage one another and build one another up, just as you are doing. This biblical challenge and encouragement seem a bit difficult in a time where we are trying to create physical distancing in the current pandemic. Yet people are designed to have human interaction, to …continue reading
Proverbs 29:11 A fool gives full vent to his spirit, but a wise man quietly holds it back. There seems to be a lot of people popping off these days. We read of rants online, see people honking, gesturing, and yelling in their cars, and angry aggressive people at rallies …continue reading
Psalms 34:14 Turn away from evil and do good; seek peace and pursue it. I stood there in disbelief on Wednesday as I heard some people in the office talking about the protest taking place at the U.S. Capitol. People were actually breaking down the doors, smashing windows, shooting, and …continue reading
