Jeremiah stood at the tipping point; he offered God’s programs to save Jerusalem and return her to the glory days of David. The city would have none of it. Jerusalem is burning, and famine, sword, and captivity remained. Rome had 500 years as a world power Republic. By the… Read more“On the tipping point of history”
Category: Devotions
Lost In a Fog
The U.S.A., government, educational system, and the church are lost in a fog. For the past fifty years, all three have replaced God as the true north of their moral compass, and placed the individual feelings of all mankind as the true north; confusion and contradictions abound. The result, government is… Read more“Lost In a Fog”
Because Mother Said!
I don’t know about you, but I was one to question authority, and mother pulled rank with the clear directive: “Because mother said!” Melba and I agreed, “If a child will not pick up his or her toys at two years of age, he or she will not obey curfew… Read more“Because Mother Said!”
Be a God Pleaser
Many go through life as a “people-pleaser.” Then when things get rough and unpleasant, they find themselves alone and abandoned by the often-pleased people they thought were friends. We are dealing today with finding “What To Do?” What is the Lord’s will for us as recorded in Ephesians 5:15-17…. Read more“Be a God Pleaser”
Conflict
Ephesians 6:10, “Finally, be strong in the Lord and his mighty power. 11 Put on the full armor of God so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes. 12 For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the… Read more“Conflict”
Rooted in a Firm Foundation
We study the word of God for a firm foundation. The Bible gives us reason and clarity of thinking. We open our mouths to speak so that people will know our hearts. Ephesians chapter five gives us clear warning: dirty talking is not only offensive to our neighbors, but… Read more“Rooted in a Firm Foundation”
The Trail To Tomorrow
The Trail To Tomorrow Some needs must be handled today. The Psalm 42 deer awakens thirsty and knows the desert water brook is two mountains away, and he pants for the water brook as he runs towards it. There is a cheetah that awakens and knows he must be… Read more“The Trail To Tomorrow”
In Search of Freedom
In Search of Freedom
A Full and Usable Toolbox
Every good and skilled craftsman has a full and usable toolbox. A carpenter needs more than a hammer to build a house. A brick mason needs more than a water hose to build a brick fireplace or stone wall. A doctor needs more than a sponge to operate successfully. Each… Read more“A Full and Usable Toolbox”
Happy Father’s Day
This is my Father’s World!