Steadfast Love
Steadfast Love The steadfast love of the LORD never ceases; his mercies never come to an end. Lamentations 3:22 “Jesus loves me this I know, for the Bible tells me so.” How young are we when we first learn this song? My granddaughter was not yet two when she learned it. For most of…
Read MoreThe Perfect Marriage
A soft answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger. Proverbs 15:1 As the Lord has forgiven you, so you also must forgive. Colossians 3:13 Twice in one week I have been in conversations about marriage. One was about marriage in general and one was a direct question about whether or not…
Read MoreSlightly Forgiven
For if you forgive others their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. Matthew 6:14 “She didn’t even acknowledge me today at church.” “They went to lunch and didn’t invite me.” “ I can’t believe her daughter went on that trip and didn’t tell my daughter she was going.” “She was in town for…
Read MoreA Lesson on Prayer
Some trust in chariots and some in horses, but we trust in the name of the LORD our God. Psalm 20:7 I can remember a time when I was teaching Bible Study Fellowship when I had taught that we need to be specific in prayer. The next week I heard a lady give a…
Read MoreGuilty as Charged
For you formed my inward parts; you knitted me together in my mother’s womb. I praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Wonderful are your works; my soul knows it very well. Psalm 139:13-14 I am writing on National Right to Life Day. Our church observed it by inviting a representative from…
Read MoreMom vs. The University
The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom; all those who practice it have a good understanding. His praise endures forever! Psalm 110:10 Some years ago a college student from church proudly described to me the outcome of his study of politeness; specifically, the effect of saying ‘please’ and ‘thank you.’ It…
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