Incredible how things can change in a moment. One moment of inattentiveness while driving a car can change a life forever. One moment of indiscretion can destroy a marriage and …
Look Up
A seven year old girl was playing by herself a little too far from home when she heard a voice whisper urgently in her right ear, “Look up!” She looked …
The Pledge of Allegiance
We have now moved out of the house we raised our children in and we now find ourselves in the midst of pandemic/riots/looting/political agendas. I felt compelled to repost. May …
Like A Roaring Lion
In 1 Peter 5:8, the Holy Spirit warns Christians to “Be alert and of sober mind. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to …
Happy New Year
Teach us to realize how short our lives are. Then our hearts will become wise. Psalm 90:12 As I flipped my devotional calendar this morning to January 2, I remembered …
He Became A Traitor
One of those days Jesus went out to a mountainside to pray, and spent the night praying to God. When morning came, he called his disciples to him and chose twelve …
Branded for Christ
Often times we don’t know what we think we know. God once used a situation in my life to bring about powerful imagery regarding judging those around us. I knew …
Mother’s Day Thoughts For Moms
For as long as I can remember I’ve wanted to be a mom. I remember telling my mom when I was about 8 or 9 that I wouldn’t mind it …
Give Me Faith
Luke 17: 5-6 The apostles said to the Lord, “Increase our faith!”He replied, “If you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you can say to this mulberry tree, ‘Be uprooted and planted …
Tick Tock
The Lord is not slow in keeping his promise, as some understand slowness. Instead he is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance. 2 Peter 2:9 A news …
Among These Are Life
For I command you today to love the Lord your God, to walk in obedience to Him, and to keep His commands, decrees and laws; then you will live and increase, and the Lord your God …
A Costly Free Gift
I once gave a Christmas gift to someone who opened it but then refused to accept it. I was shocked, hurt and insulted all at the same time. I had …
Silk Flowers
Matthew 7:15- 20 – Jesus said “Watch out for false prophets. They come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly they are ferocious wolves. By their fruit you will recognize them. Do people …
The American Flag
On June 14, 1777, the Continental Congress seeking to promote national pride and unity adopted the American Flag. The flag stood for the ideals that America was to be a place …
We are Royals
But you are a chosen people, royal priests, a holy nation, a people for God’s own possession. You were chosen to tell about the wonderful acts of God, who called you out …
Amazing Grace
And this Hope will never disappoint us, because God has poured out his Love to fill our hearts. He gave us his Love through the Holy Spirit, whom God has …
It’s Not About Religion
A very smart and religious man, named Nicodemus, asked Jesus what He had to do to go to Heaven. Jesus said he had to be born again. Nicodemus wondered and …
“Why God?”
I know this guy named Mike. Mike doesn’t believe in God. He says “If there is a God, then why are there babies born with diseases? If there is a God, …
Pure Water
(Originally entered into journal on January 9 2016) I don’t believe in making New Year’s resolutions anymore. I’m not going to promise to do something or quit something or change …
The Declaration of Independence
Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord. Psalm 33:12 The Declaration of Independence is meant to be a Foundation for a free and secure America. It also gives …