The Power of the Sling
At last, David is down on the plain with his staff in hand along with five smooth stones in his pouch and a sling shot in his other hand, facing…
The Trinity
How is Jesus both human and divine? How can God be three in one? These and other mysteries can leave us befuddled. Let's just work on the three-in-one today. The…
Strength from the Pasture
Do you have those days when you are bone tired? You feel exhausted. The to-do list just keeps getting longer. In retrospect, I look back on my life and it…
A Hefty Task
Last week we thought about the huge task Jesus gave his disciples to Go out Two by Two. They were to carry the message from Jesus, about Jesus—"The kingdom of…
Go Out Two by Two
Have you ever thought about how the twelve disciples might have reacted when Jesus said he was sending them out two by two? Evidently Jesus decided the time had come…
Worn-Out Lady
Do you ever feel worn to a frazzle? Coming and going with way too much activity. Or responsibilities reaching mountainous heights? I think back to when I was younger. I…
Moses’ Mother
Last week we discovered that Moses' mother was Jochebed. (See "Who Was Jochebed?") We found her to be quite the innovator by hiding baby Moses from the hand of Pharaoh's…
Wonderful Counselor
We think of a counselor as a good thing. Indeed, a competent counselor, especially one with a Christ-filled heart, is a transforming helper. The people walking in darkness have seen…
Noah’s Ark – Part 3
""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""" 8. TAKE CARE OF YOUR ANIMALS AS IF THEY WERE THE LAST ONES ON EARTH. What due diligence Noah must have felt as he cared for the animals. What a…
Trust and Assurance
Thank you once again for your many comments and encouragements. I will take one more blog to share things learned in this six-week ordeal. I had gone several days to…