2 Timothy 1:7 for God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control. It has been horrible! The news and social media are lit-up with images, stories, and the tragedy of more mass-shootings. One in Buffalo, New York. Shoppers were out picking up groceries …continue reading
Romans 12:9-10 Let love be genuine. Abhor what is evil; hold fast to what is good. Love one another with brotherly affection. Outdo one another in showing honor. The word ‘genuine’ in Romans 12:9 means to be of such purity and consistency that its value is priceless. It is a …continue reading
Colossians 4:6 Let your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how you ought to answer each person. Have you ever been encouraged or built up by something someone said to you? Maybe it was a compliment, some words of affirmation, or just kindness expressed …continue reading
Philippians 2:3 Do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility count others more significant than yourselves. The grocery store was packed. It was one of those crazy-before-holiday shopping days where everyone in whole city seemed to be at the store hurriedly trying to get food for their holiday …continue reading
Psalms 133:1 Behold, how good and pleasant it is when brothers dwell (connect) in unity! Several our grandsons are into Legos. They love building those Lego kits, be it a Star Wars X-wing or a Ninjago Jungle Chopper Bike, they love to connect the pieces. If the Lego kit is …continue reading
Psalms 118:24 This is the day that the LORD has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it. Almost every week Kristi and I get either a visit, a call, or a FaceTime call from one of our grandkids wanting to share with us an accomplishment or important happening …continue reading
1 Corinthians 1:18 For the word of the cross is folly to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God. One of my kids has a birthday around Easter/Springtime. Many years ago, they had received a little birthday card from the …continue reading
Romans 12:16 Live in harmony with one another. Do not be haughty, but associate with the lowly. Never be wise in your own sight. It was a diverse group of people. There were people of different ages, genders, ethnical backgrounds, and social and educational upbringings. They were set with the …continue reading
Isaiah 61:3 To grant to those who mourn in Zion— to give them a beautiful headdress instead of ashes, the oil of gladness instead of mourning, the garment of praise instead of a faint spirit; that they may be called oaks of righteousness, the planting of the LORD, that he …continue reading
Colossians 3:23 Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men. A long time ago, as one of my many training opportunities, I shadowed a leader for a week up at a Christian camp. It was a beautiful setting, up in the mountains with thousands of …continue reading
Psalms 138:7 Though I walk in the midst of trouble, You (God) preserve my life; You stretch out Your hand against the wrath of my enemies, and Your right hand delivers me. Isaiah 41:10 Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I …continue reading
Philippians 2:3 Do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility count others more significant than yourselves. My wife, Kristi, and I were doing our usual walk one evening. Near the end of our trek around the neighborhood, we walk through a shopping center. It’s usually a buzz with …continue reading
Romans 12:15 Rejoice with those who rejoice, weep with those who weep. In life, I have learned a lot from observation. Sure, life experiences are great teachers, but when I see examples lived out before my eyes, coupled with the amazing teaching from the Bible, it sinks in. One of …continue reading