Sometimes I hear people quote me, but the words they say don’t match what I said. Due to misunderstanding or to foster false impressions, words are taken out of context and incorrect directives are repeated. …
The hymn, This is My Father’s World, has been on my heart for several days. I remember singing this song in elementary school, and it has remained a favorite through the years. Each morning as …
The United States flag, reflecting the growth and challenges of this nation, has gone through many changes during its history https://www.ushistory.org/betsy/flagfact.html. From 1776 until today, it has flown to represent a country that honors liberty. …
Father, Thank You for this beautiful morning and for the showers of the past few days. I love the fresh-washed feel when the rain has cleared the dust from the air. I am constantly amazed …
Matthew 16:15 But whom say ye that I am? The disciples were surrounded by people crying out for help from Jesus and by those who wished Jesus would just go away. Speculations were flying about …
Moses was an illegal alien, an adopted child, a murderer, a man in exile who was called of God to lead a people from bondage. (We are not kind to our leaders.) He endured threats …
We talk about Jesus being our friend. He is. We say He is our brother (Proverbs 18:24). He is. We speak of His humble birth, His quiet life, and His humiliating death. All of this …
Father, So many people are hurting. The winds of hopelessness are blowing through our land, and the storm clouds continue to build. In the middle of this turmoil, trying to live each day, are mothers …
According to James Scott Bell, the two most important prayers are “Help me, help me, help me” and “Thank you, thank you, thank you”. Both seem terribly appropriate right now. Psalm 22: 19 But be …
This past Sunday, we were back in church. The logistics were a little different, but we were there! As I sat in the pew, masked and socially distanced, I thrilled as voices raised – through …
