IS THAT MY BIKE?

1 Samuel 30:19 – And nothing of theirs was lacking, either small or great, sons or daughters, spoil or anything which they had taken from them; David recovered all. I love the account of David at Ziklag! For those who are not familiar with this record of David and his men I encourage you toContinue reading “IS THAT MY BIKE?”

Choosing to Live by Faith!

Habakkuk 2:4 – “Behold the proud, His soul is not upright in him; But the just shall live by his faith.” A lot is going on in the world today and things are getting crazier. Every day, all day, there is “breaking news” and we are becoming less and less concerned about the activities inContinue reading “Choosing to Live by Faith!”

The Great Deliverer

  Psalm 34:19 -Many are the afflictions of the righteous, But the Lord delivers him out of them all. In the Baker Encyclopedia of Bible, affliction is defined as: “Anything causing pain or distress; suffering; calamity…” If ever there was an individual who experienced many afflictions, the apostle Paul, was the man: *He was beatenContinue reading “The Great Deliverer”

Happy Independence Day!

Galatians 5:1 -It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery. What a powerful message for the Believer to grasp! Jesus set us free so that we could be free!! Now this seems like a simple message thatContinue reading “Happy Independence Day!”

An Expected End

Jeremiah 29:11 -For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says the Lord, thoughts of peace and not of evil, to give you a future and a hope. Most Christians have heard or read this scripture. I know it’s a favorite amongst the people I know.  It is a scripture often shared inContinue reading “An Expected End”

There’s Another Way!

And David was greatly distressed; for the people spake of stoning him, because the soul of all the people was grieved, every man for his sons and for his daughters: but David encouraged himself in the Lord his God.-1 Samuel 30:6 Whenever I feel a need for encouragement I think of this scripture. David isContinue reading “There’s Another Way!”

Worth It All!

The day is ending and we’ve celebrated another Mother’s Day! It came with all of the expected traditions of the day: church, gifts, and dinner with family. Always a wonderful part of the day! But I can’t help sometimes wondering if it is also becoming a day of great commercialism. Restaurants are filled to capacityContinue reading “Worth It All!”

A Word from God

And now, Lord, You are God, and have promised this goodness to Your servant. Now You have been pleased to bless the house of Your servant, that it may continue before You forever; for You have blessed it, O Lord, and it shall be blessed forever.” 1 Chronicles 17:26-27  As I read these words tonight theyContinue reading “A Word from God”

Happy Teacher Appreciation Week

They sent their disciples to Him, along with the Herodians, saying, “Teacher, we know that You are sincere and that You teach the way of God truthfully, without concerning Yourself about [what] anyone [thinks or says of Your teachings]; for You are impartial and do not seek anyone’s favor [and You treat all people alike,Continue reading “Happy Teacher Appreciation Week”