Your Need is Great, but the Options are Few
O God, you are my God; earnestly I seek you; my soul thirsts for you; my flesh faints for you, as in a dry and weary land where there is no water. Psalm 63:1 I'm not sure there is [...]
Dad Has Two Important Privileges
The righteous who walks in his integrity— blessed are his children after him! Proverbs 20:7 Dads teach their children all kinds of things. How to cut the grass, how to edge the yard, how to change the oil, how [...]
Encourage us, God, in These Uncertain Times
It is the Lord who goes before you. He will be with you; he will not leave you or forsake you. Do not fear or be dismayed. Deuteronomy 31:8 I have to let you in on a secret about [...]
What is my Purpose, and Why does it Matter?
Bless the Lord, O my soul! O Lord my God, you are very great! You are clothed with splendor and majesty. Psalm 104:1 A person's purpose is the theme of billions of books. I've counseled hundreds of people concerning [...]
Worship Doesn’t Mean Go to Church
Serve the Lord with Gladness! Come into His presence with singing Psalm 100:2 The old ball and chain. What do I have to do today? I remember as a child that each week my father asked me to cut [...]
Love is Remarkable When it’s Intentional
Let all that you do be done in love. 1 Corinthians 16:14 It seems so simple, and yet so difficult. Paul gives us a clear insight into the reason behind what we do and why it matters. Because we [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]