But now the LORD declares: ‘Far be it from me, for those who honor me I will honor, and those who despise me shall be lightly esteemed.’ 1 Samuel 2:30b When my children were in junior high I came home from running errands to find them watching the Jerry Springer show. I warned them that…
Read MoreYet if anyone suffers as a Christian, let him not be ashamed, but let him glorify God in that name. 1Peter 4:16 I have been giving a lot of thought to the work of the Kingdom of God. I received a new issue of “Voice of the Martyrs” magazine. Every time I read what other…
Read MoreBehold, the Lord GOD comes with might, and His arm rules for Him; behold, His reward is with Him, and His recompense before Him. He will tend his flock like a shepherd; He will gather the lambs in His arms; He will carry them in His bosom, and gently lead those that are with young.…
Read MorePlans are established by counsel; by wise guidance wage war. Proverbs 20:18 I believe I’ve been nudged by the Lord to have what I think will be a very difficult conversation with someone. How hard is this going to be? Only as hard as I make it. I must remind myself that whatever God…
Read MoreI have been thinking a lot lately about the possibility that I’m compromising my faith while not even being aware of it. There are so many things in this world that seem to be fine until you dig beneath the surface and see what’s behind the scenes. I have not been a fan of unions…
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