As a father shows compassion to his children, so the Lord shows compassion to those who fear Him. Psalm 103:13 I was so excited the first time my dad let me cut the grass. I can remember the day. It was like a transition from boyhood to manhood. I was doing "dad" kinds of [...]
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 anything worse than being in a place where you are thirsty and have minimal water [...]
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 me. I am terrified of heights. Absolutely terrified. I remember as a child walking across [...]
whatever you do, do all to the glory of God. 32 Give no offense to Jews or to Greeks or to the church of God, 33 just as I try to please everyone in everything I do, not seeking my own advantage, but that of many, that they may be saved. 1 Corinthians 10:31-33 The sun goes down and the sun [...]
A joyful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones. Proverbs 17:22 The longer I live, the more I understand the importance of relationships. Life is about relationships we build with God and with others. For example, it is tough for me to understand how long-time friends can simply turn [...]
May all who seek you rejoice and be glad in you! May those who love your salvation say evermore, "God is great!" Psalm 70:4 I'm so done with this virus. I've tried to be obedient and follow the rules by staying away from people who are more health-compromised than myself. I've worn a mask [...]
Seek the Lord and His strength; seek His presence continually! Psalm 105:4 When my wife, Lari, and I started dating, it completely changed my life for the good. She was a student at Winthrop University, and I was a student at the University of South Carolina. I burned up the road from Columbia to [...]
The heart of a man plans his way, but the Lord establishes his steps. Proverbs 16:9 I learned quickly to use a planner and calendar when I started college. High school wasn't so bad, but in college, I had so many more things I had to do that I could not function without a [...]
Casting all your anxieties on him, because he cares for you. 1 Peter 5:7 Saturdays always seem to be a workday around our house. We always seem to have projects and lists of things to do to keep up our home. Caulking, painting, cleaning, washing, sorting, folding, and other items always find their way [...]
Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen. Hebrews 11:1 I sure hope the Steelers win the Super Bowl this year! I hope it doesn't rain today. Hopefully, I won't get the flu this year. For what things do you desire? We put out fertilizer on our [...]