I’m a bit melancholy today. Not the kind that spirals down into depression. Mine is more like a slow-down of my thought processes to think about things that I seldom think about. And even my mild melancholy doesn’t amount to much nor does it last long. With the motivational gift of ‘exhorter’, I’m a […]
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Why Flee?
(“Why Flee” was written over eight years ago and is taken from my book “Fresh Heart For a New Day” -we need it more today than we did then!) “For the wicked have strung their bows, drawn their arrows tight against the bowstrings, and aimed from ambush at the people of God. ‘Law and […]
Wearing Your Life Vest?
Is your seat belt tightened? Is the life preserver you’re wearing holding your head above the dark waters of this pandemic? Is your hope intact? Do you feel like the foundation under you has been replaced by a sink hole? If you are struggling right now, can I give some words of encouragement to enable […]
Listen – Moses Is Singing!
Whenever we observe God’s miraculous power displayed, we need to praise Him! Moses had taken the assignment of turning the Israelites from destitute slaves into wealthy land owners of land they had never seen or dreamed of. After the plagues, which culminated in the death of all the firstborn of the Egyptian kingdom, Moses […]
Hang On!
“He got up, rebuked the wind and said to the waves, “Quiet! Be still!” Then the wind died down and it was completely calm.” Mark 4:39 NIV In a quickly swamping boat, with winds and waves out of control, who wouldn’t be concerned? In this tense time of impending disaster, Jesus is awakened and asked […]
Are You Afraid?
“I am constantly hounded by those who slander me, and many are boldly attacking me. But when I am afraid, I will put my trust in you. I praise God for what he has promised. I trust in God, so why should I be afraid? What can mere mortals do to me? Psalm 56:2-4 NLT […]
Ready – Set – Go!
“Get ready … get set … GO!” There are people who do not follow this progression of preparation. We refer to them as ‘scatter-brained.’ They get an idea … and launch it. They think something … and say it. They often act out of the first burst of a concept in their minds. Sometimes […]
Looks Aren’t Always Reliable
God fights my battles as I praise and worship Him. He is my confidence. In the song “Surrounded” Michael W. Smith sings “It may look like I’m surrounded, but I’m surrounded by You.” It’s a song about spiritual warfare and speaks to us of how we are to fight. The song could easily have been […]
Don’t Believe It!
“No temptation has overtaken you except what is common to mankind. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can endure it.” I Corinthians 10:13 NIV Do you ever feel like […]
Questions We Need To Answer – a series
Question # 1: “Can all your worries add a single moment to your life?” Matthew 6:27 Question #2: “Why do you notice the splinter in your brother’s eye yet fail to perceive the wooden beam in your own eye?” Matthew 7:2 Question #3 “Do you believe I can do this?” Matthew 9:28 “Why do […]