Nehemiah – Celebration!
As we close our 6-week study of Nehemiah, it is time to celebrate! Many Jews have returned from the exile, the temple has been rebuilt, the wall rebuilt in spite…
Life Verses – Hope and a Future
For several years, I taught elementary music in public schools. Singing all day every day eventually paid a toll on my voice, so I backed down to teaching part-time. Still,…
Life Verses – Wait on the Lord
Another life verse: ...but those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles... Isaiah 40:31 This verse became a mainstay for me when we…
What Color Is Faith?
Faith. How many sermons, how many lessons or studies have you had on on this subject? The usual definition of faith is given in Hebrews 11:1 Now faith is…
David – Persistence, Patience, Hope
So what does one do when one is waiting for a replaced knee to heal? Exercise, rest, prop up with ice packs, eat, sleep, pile up ice packs, exercise,…
It Must Be Spring!
My Season I sprouted my leaves one summer day, Small ones, they were, in the month of May. I watched the Oak tree, big and strong Growing thousands of…
It Must Be Spring!
IT MUST BE SPRING I sprouted my leaves one summer day, small ones they were in the month of May. I watched the oak tree, big and strong bearing a…