Trust the Lord in the Thunderstorms
Wait for the Lord; be strong, and let your heart take courage; wait for the Lord! Psalm 27:14 I don't have a photographic memory, but some events are etched in my mind, and I cannot forget them. When my children were very young, one night brought a quick flash [...]
I Don’t Think I Can Run the Race Anymore!
I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. 2 Timothy 4:7 I had a good conversation with my mother yesterday, and she reminded me of something I had forgotten. Several years ago, I preached my grandfather's funeral. It was quite an [...]
Is it Even Possible to Live Peaceably Anymore?
If possible, so far as it depends on you, live peaceably with all. Romans 12:18 There are those days and those people. I know you know what I mean. People breaking in lines, driving like fools, buying more toilet tissue than they could possibly need. You know. For two [...]
Pray Always for Your Friends Because They Need it
...and they continued to speak the word of God with boldness. Acts 4:31 Sometimes you just need to pray. There are other times in life when you need others to pray. Prayer is a significant opportunity God gave us to speak to Him and sense His presence in a [...]
Hope in the Middle of Protests and Riots
But whatever gain I had, I counted as loss for the sake of Christ. Philippians 3:7 We all need hope. Life seems to be so draining today. COVID-19, Murder Hornets, Crazy Rats, tropical storms, and Racial Injustice all put a strain on our society. By the way, what [...]
Affirming Relationships Have Similar Characteristics
Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love. Ephesians 4:2 Affirming relationships are impossible to achieve! I've had it with people. How about you? Can you believe how they act, talk, and the ridiculous attitude they display? I mean, always complaining and trying to [...]