I will walk with integrity of heart within my house; I will not set before my eyes anything that is worthless. Psalm 101:2b – 3a The new, shiny black Honda Accord caught my attention. It was staying in its lane but not in a straight line. As I passed it I looked over…
Read MoreContribute to the needs of the saints and seek to show hospitality. Romans 12:13 Aging has its ups and downs. Gaining experience and (hopefully) wisdom is an “up.” Making friends becomes much harder (a “down”). One of the truths of our culture is that people move. Work, family, climate preferences, and all kinds of personal…
Read MoreWhoever walks with the wise becomes wise, but the companion of fools will suffer harm. Proverbs 13:20 “I thanked God every day for my food, I never thought to thank Him that I could eat it.” An “old” friend said this after he had had a tracheotomy. He could no longer eat solid foods and…
Read MoreAs it is written, “How beautiful are the feet of those who preach the good news!” Romans 10:14-15 A man who has ministered on college campuses for many years was talking about how different it is now from when he started. He said that it used to be that the students he addressed had some…
Read MoreThey forgot his works and the wonders that he had shown them. Psalm 78:11 When I moved to Berks County, Pa, I heard someone says, “It wonders me.” As a Delawarean I would have said, “I wonder about…” or “It makes me wonder.” Tonight as I was getting ready for bed I could…
Read MoreThe prayer of a righteous person has great power as it is working. James 5:16b At the time, I had no idea what an influence this woman would have in my life. “The Lord is gonna use you. He has great plans for your life.” I thought she was crazy, or maybe just eccentric. As…
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