Strange title…”Don’t die with you dead.” So many people stop living when a loved one dies. They just quit living. They are consumed completely by the loved one’s death. I know the one who passed away wouldn’t want them to stop living. This week I would like to share an article written by Andrew Mclaren on how he dealt with …
The other day I was ask this question by a non-believer, what was the best day of my life? After a little thought, I told him that day hasn’t come yet. He said, “come on…” you had to have some good days. I replied to him and said, “I’ve had some very good days… and even some really great ones. …
Small Things Bring Big Victories: Lessons from Joshua Chapter 6 Throughout history, there have been numerous accounts of unlikely victories achieved through seemingly insignificant actions. This week while reading my Bible, I read the story of Joshua and the battle of Jericho in Joshua Chapter 6. I would like to share some of my thoughts about this miracle and the …
I would like to take a look at Friendship this week. Friendship is a powerful bond that can bring joy, support, and a sense of belonging to our lives. It is a relationship that can withstand the test of time and adversity. When it comes to friendship, we often seek companionship with those who share our values, beliefs, and interests. …
This week I would like to share some amazing facts about pinecones. I’m always amazed how God designed the things of this earth. The pinecone is an example of this. When we think of burning pinecones, we often associate it with the warmth and comfort of a cozy fire. When a forest fire rages many of the trees are killed. …
This week I would like to take a closer look at one of the greatest verses in the Bible. John 3:16 is one of the most well-known and often quoted verses. It is a powerful and concise statement of God’s love and the gift of salvation through faith in Jesus Christ. The verse reads, “For God so loved the world …
This week I would like to take a look at ownership. God has given us many physical possessions. He has been very generous to each of us. Most of us have cars, homes, food, personal possessions that we use every day. We may not have everything we want, but we have everything we need. We are surely Blessed. Let’s take …
I hope everyone had a great Easter week celebrating Jesus’ victory over death and His resurrection. This week I would like to explore some of the reasons to do a daily devotion and why we should do them. For myself, my morning devotion is like taking a daily vitamin, it nourishes my soul and helps me start my day with …
Good Friday is one of the most important days in the Christian calendar as it commemorates the crucifixion and death of Jesus Christ. It is observed on the Friday preceding Easter Sunday, and it marks the end of the Lenten season. Good Friday is a solemn day, and it is a time for reflection, repentance, and prayer for Christians around …
This Holy Week I was thinking a lot about Easter. Our world has changed so much in the last few years. A couple of years ago, this country was in a lock down and all Easter events were canceled by our government. We have gone from no events to almost back to where we were before the covid pandemic. What …
Palm Sunday is an important Christian holiday that falls on the Sunday before Easter. It marks the beginning of Holy Week, which culminates with the celebration of Easter. Palm Sunday commemorates Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem, as recorded in the Bible. The Bible tells us on this day, Jesus rode into Jerusalem on a donkey while a large crowd waved …
This week I would like to speak a little about our churches. When we hear the word church, we usually think about the actual building. The dictionary defines church as “a building for public worship.” It may surprise you to know that there are over 4,000 recognized religions in the world. Wow… with that many religions there has to be …
This week, as I was looking at some lighthouse photos, I started to think about the design and purpose. This is a single building, towering from the shore, that warns ships of danger, and guides them safely to their home port. Even when the visibility is poor, it sounds the warning with its foghorn. I started to think about our …
I was thinking this week about how others look at you and your faith. We are being watched by our friends and neighbors every day. They are looking at how we respond to the life events that happen around us. For some of these people, you may be the only way they will ever see God’s love. But the question …
This week I would like to talk about a couple of things that God is doing in the world right now. First – I know we have been praying for those who survived the earthquake in Turkey. Please keep praying as a couple aftershocks of 6.3 happened a few days ago. The death toll is over 40,000 people so far. …