February 17
“You will know them from their fruits. Are grapes gathered from thorns or figs from thistles?” The Bible tells us not to judge others. Still, we lock in on a disagreeable incident, action or accusation and scurry about for a couple of stones to throw. But the Bible also tells us that people are not […]
February 16
“Then Jesus told him, “Because you have seen me, you have believed; blessed are they that have not seen and yet have believed.” I am filled with wonder when I see the beauty of the skies, the hills, the flowers. It touches my heart and soul with zest and vigor. But there was a time […]
February 15
“Fear is useless. What is needed is trust.” When I am worried and don’t know what to do about it, I pray to God for help at night, and by morning I find that the answer was so easy. I know that I got help from God. OUR FATHER IN HEAVEN, HELP US TO REMEMBER […]
February 14
This is known as “The Love Chapter”. This biblical passage is often part of marriage ceremonies. But to me, this chapter does not just apply to love between a man and a woman. I believe it should be understood that this chapter is the result of the commandment given by Jesus “that you love one […]
February 13
“Let the little children to me, and do not stop them; for it is to such as these that the kingdom of God belongs.” We have raised three daughters to adulthood, seen them married to men whom I count as my own sons. My wife and I are now grandparents of nine grandchildren, four boys […]
February 12
“I will see you again and you will rejoice and no one will take away your joy.” We have ·more to enjoy and more time for enjoyment than any other generation. According to our constitution it is one of our inalienable rights – “the pursuit of happiness.” The truth is that happiness or joy can […]
February 11
“I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.” My mother was small in stature, although I didn’t see her stand on her own after I was seven years old. She had a disabling condition that made her unable to walk, and when I was about thirteen, she lost the ability to talk. I […]
February 10
“Faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen.” This is a verse that is familiar to many. When the Word of God moves from being read to being experienced, then it becomes the living Word of God. God was gracious to let me see this verse in action. Recently […]
February 9
“Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothes? … Can any one of you by worrying add a single hour to your life? So be anxious for […]
February 8
And the sons of Israel went through the midst of the sea on the dry land, and the waters were like a wall to them on their right hand and on their left …And He caused their chariot wheels to swerve, and He made them drive with difficulty; so the Egyptians said, “Let us flee […]