Month: June 2014

Making That Turn

Blessed are those who fear to do wrong, but the stubborn are headed for serious trouble. – Proverbs 28:14 Long ago, when I was learning to drive, my Dad thought it would be a great idea to take… Read More

Friend of God

As iron sharpens iron,so a friend sharpens a friend. – Proverbs 27:17 I’m molten and laid on the anvil. Each hammer strike breaks me down. Each dip into the waters created by my sadness adds a layer of… Read More

Are You Homebound, or Bound for Home?

“Do not let your hearts be troubled. You believe in God; believe also in me. My Father’s house has many rooms; if that were not so, would I have told you that I am going there to prepare… Read More

Sunday Scripture: 6/8/14

You can be sure that no immoral, impure, or greedy person will inherit the Kingdom of Christ and of God. For a greedy person is an idolater, worshiping the things of this world. Don’t be fooled by those who… Read More

Recommendation Saturday: Come Back Around

For God was in Christ, reconciling the world to himself, no longer counting people’s sins against them. And he gave us this wonderful message of reconciliation. So we are Christ’s ambassadors; God is making his appeal through us. We… Read More

Joy of the Lord

And Nehemiah continued, “Go and celebrate with a feast of rich foods and sweet drinks, and share gifts of food with people who have nothing prepared. This is a sacred day before our Lord. Don’t be dejected and… Read More

Leaning

The same happens to all who forget God.The hopes of the godless evaporate.Their confidence hangs by a thread.They are leaning on a spider’s web. – Job 8:13-14 I find that leaning is getting easier every day. In fact,… Read More

Sunday Scripture: 6/1/14

And I am convinced that nothing can ever separate us from God’s love. Neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither our fears for today nor our worries about tomorrow—not even the powers of hell can separate us… Read More