It began for us in 1957 when a twelve year old girl and fourteen year old boy looked at each other for the first time and thought, “Hmmm!” Six years later the two became one. The “Hmmm” became “Ahhh!” But soon the two who had become one became in reality four when two sons […]
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“Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life … “ Psalm 23:6 KJV Ever feel like God’s mercies are relentlessly pursuing you through life? You should – because they are! Joanie and I just spent a rich and hallowed time mounting trophies on the walls of our hearts. We’ve been […]
Haphazard Searches
“If you look for me wholeheartedly, you will find me.” Jeremiah 29:13 New Living Translation “I really wanted you to wear your new grey shirt,” my wife says as I walk out of the bedroom. “It’s hanging in the closet.” “I couldn’t find it,” I respond with sincerity. She walks into the closet, and […]
What Does God’s Voice Sound Like?
“This is God’s Message, the God who made earth, made it livable and lasting, known everywhere as God: ‘Call to me and I will answer you. I’ll tell you marvelous and wondrous things that you could never figure out on your own.’” Jeremiah 33:3 The Message What does God’s voice sound like? Kind of like […]
Refreshers
“And if you give even a cup of cold water …” Matthew 10:42 New Living Translation The road of life is often a journey of dust, despondency and isolation. We’re beaten down, smacked down and often ‘down on our luck.’ It can be a difficult trip with few rest areas provided. The sun beats down […]
Prayers and God’s Will
“Why should I pray if I’m not going to get what I want or feel I need?” Good question. Well, actually, it’s not a good question. It’s a rather selfish one. There’s a misconception about prayer in that question, because prayer is actually more about Him than it is about me. And that query […]
The Eloquence Of The Heart
It should have been a great worship experience this morning. They were singing songs that usually ignite something in my spirit. They were songs elevating Jesus, celebrating his great work in our lives, drawing us into closer relationship with our Heavenly Father. But it wasn’t working. The guy behind me couldn’t carry a […]
Highway Improvements
When the state and federal government decided to do a ‘make-over’ of a major freeway intersection near us we were told it would involve some inconvenience. Inconvenience? That’s like saying that Chuck E Cheese may get noisy on a Friday night! We’re still months away from completion of the master plan for improving our drive […]
Standing On His Promises
Standing on the promises I cannot fall, Listening every moment to the Spirit’s call Resting in my Savior as my all in all, Standing on the promises of God. Russell Carter 1886 Public Domain It’s one of the old songs … the kind that brought a smile to the face and comfort to the insides! […]
The Power of “If”
“If you cling to your life, you will lose it; but if you give it up for me, you will save it.” Matthew 10:39 TLB There is a tiny two letter word that has staggering implications in the decisions we make. It’s the word “if.” For instance, I could drive any fancy car out […]