Encouragement to Endure

BIBLE VERSE FOR TODAY… “Therefore, since we also have such a large cloud of witnesses surrounding us, let us lay aside every weight and the sin that so easily ensnares us. Let us run with endurance the race that lies before us, keeping our eyes on Jesus…” Hebrews 12:1,2 HCSB What a great day! I had(…)

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Unfaithful Shepherds

This morning we got up early (3 a.m.) to take Debbie to the airport for her trip to Atlanta. She will be there while I take grandson Caedmon to Grand Camp this next week. I came to Lakewood to spend some time with Christian and his family. We spend several hours at my mom’s house(…)

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A Watchman, Watches

BIBLE VERSE FOR TODAY… “As for you, son of man, I have made you a watchman for the house of Israel. When you hear a word from My mouth, give them a warning from Me.” Ezekiel 33:7 HCSB This call to Ezekiel is a challenging one for us today. As one called by God to(…)

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Humility for the Haughty

BIBLE VERSE FOR TODAY…  “I will restore the fortunes of Egypt and bring them back to the land of Pathros, the land of their origin. There they will be a lowly kingdom. Egypt will be the lowliest of kingdoms and will never again exalt itself over the nations. I will make them so small they(…)

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Blessed to Bless

BIBLE VERSE FOR TODAY… “Once I was young, and now I am old. Yet I have never seen the godly abandoned or their children begging for bread. The godly always give generous loans to others, and their children are a blessing.” Psalm 37:25,26 NLT Psalm 37 provides a striking contrast between the wicked and godly. For(…)

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Trust, Delight, Commit

BIBLE VERSE FOR TODAY… “Trust in the Lord and do good…Take delight in the Lord… Commit everything you do to the Lord…” Psalm 37:3-5 NLT Psalm 37 contains some of the most familiar verses of the Bible. It really provides direction and reassurance to God’s people living in an evil world. What relevant instructions for us(…)

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