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
Matthew 5:7 Blessed are the merciful, for they shall receive mercy. Proverbs 11:17 A man who is kind (merciful) benefits himself, but a cruel man hurts himself. There is a great scene in the movie, You’ve Got Mail. It’s a love story where actors Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan have …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. She had no idea the difficult day I had be experiencing. I was feeling stressed with my ever-growing list of projects and …continue reading
Proverbs 23:7 For as he thinks in his heart, so is he…. NKJV What we think matters. What definitions we select shape us. One of my grandsons saw a matchbox car on my desk at home. It was a gift from one of my daughters, a 1969 Jeepster, same color …continue reading
Proverbs 15:1 A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger. Several years ago, a news story went viral of a man who was punching and tapping the seat of a woman in front of him on an airplane. Evidently, according to CBS Los Angeles who …continue reading
Proverbs 20:5 The purpose in a man’s heart is like deep water, but a man of understanding will draw it out. I was out the other day, seeking to find a fix for my broken dryer at the hardware store. I was down one aisle searching for a part, yet …continue reading
Romans 15:13 May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope. How is your hope? What is your hope in? Hope is an important choice in life. Psychologists tell us that …continue reading
Ephesians 4:24 and to put on the new self, created after the likeness of God in true righteousness and holiness. Happy New Year! What a fun time of the year to reflect on last year and look forward to the new adventure this year will bring. Many of us take …continue reading
Proverbs 16:9 The heart of man plans his way, but the LORD establishes his steps. I am amazed at how people plan and pull off amazing accomplishments. My wife and I walked through Disneyland the other day. This park and the Disney corporation came about from a dream along with …continue reading
Matthew 2:9-10 After listening to the king, they went on their way. And behold, the star that they had seen when it rose went before them until it came to rest over the place where the child was. When they saw the star, they rejoiced exceedingly with great joy. The …continue reading