More Than, “Just Say No”

BIBLE VERSE FOR TODAY…Ā “These rules may seem wise because they require strong devotion, pious self-denial, and severe bodily discipline. But they provide no help in conquering a personā€™s evil desires.” Colossians 2:23 NLT Conquering evil and the snares of our sinful nature is something that has been a challenge since creation. Someone once observed, “we(…)

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Do Versus Done

BIBLE VERSE FOR TODAY….Ā Ā “I once thought these things were valuable, but now I consider them worthless because of what Christ has done. Yes, everything else is worthless when compared with the infinite value of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord.” Philippians 3:7,8 NLT It has been observed that religion is spelled, “D-O.” It is based on(…)

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The Visible God

BIBLE VERSE FOR TODAY…. “Through Christ you have come to trust in God. And you have placed your faith and hope in God because he raised Christ from the dead and gave him great glory.” 1 Peter 1:21 NLT As we enter the Advent Season, we are reminded that Jesus was born as “Emmanuel” –(…)

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Giving Thanks to the Lord

Christian and Bridget and the grandkids arrived this afternoon for our Thanksgiving Day celebration tomorrow. This is their first time to be in Fort Collins since our little dog, “Andy” had to be put to sleep. I have him buried in the garden so, we decided to make a maker for his grave. BIBLE VERSE(…)

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Don’t Keep it to Yourself

BIBLE VERSE FOR TODAY….Ā “Let each generation tell its children of your mighty acts;Ā let them proclaim your power.” Ā Psalm 145:4 NLT This morning as Debbie and I made a breakfast stop at Chic-fil-A, Debbie was greeted by a lady that knew her from a few years ago in her role as a hospice nurse. It was(…)

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Dedication to a Cause

BIBLE VERSE FOR TODAY….Ā “He made a solemn promise to the Lord.Ā He vowed to the Mighty One of Israel,Ā ā€œI will not go home;Ā I will not let myself rest.Ā I will not let my eyes sleepĀ nor close my eyelids in slumberĀ until I find a place to build a house for the Lord,Ā a sanctuary for the Mighty One of(…)

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