Close to HIS Heart

By Beth | January 11, 2019 |

Behold, 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. …

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Considering…

By Beth | January 8, 2019 |

  Only fear the LORD, and serve Him in truth with all your heart; for consider what great things He has done for you. 1 Samuel 12:24   “Consider,” according to dictionary.com means: to think carefully about, especially in order to make a decision; contemplate; reflect on.   It appears that many people don’t consider…

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For the Important Ones

By Beth | January 4, 2019 |

  Let nothing be done through selfish ambition or conceit, but in lowliness of mind let each esteem others better than himself. Philippians 2:3 (NKJV)   “I don’t want to be the reason my kids need counseling.” This was stated by a man who was testifying about his reasons for joining a program for men…

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An Opinion on Opinions

By Beth | January 1, 2019 |

  A fool takes not pleasure in understanding, but only in expressing his opinion. Proverbs 18:2   Sometimes people proclaim God’s principles even when they do not know or use His Word. We recently saw this sign in a front yard: The world is changed by your example not your opinion. This family must use…

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Examine Closely!

By Beth | December 28, 2018 |

Little children, let no one deceive you. Whoever practices righteousness is righteous, as He is righteous. 1 John 3:7 “Deception never produces good.” Mrs. Child, “The Mother’s Book”*   I always think about deception at Christmas time. Neither my husband nor I came to know the Lord until our children were pre-teens. At our house Santa…

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Celebrating Christmas

By Beth | December 21, 2018 |

 Then the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid, for behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy which will be to all people. Luke 2:10   “If the Salvation Army hadn’t taken them those gifts they wouldn’t have had Christmas.” “When I have all my decorations up, then, it’s Christmas.” We hear…

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