I’ve been thinking about how often the Bible talks about doing things “according to God’s Word.” (See A Light unto Our path). I usually think of it along the positive lines. If I live according to God’s Word then I will be blessed. If I live as God instructs then I will have peace and…

There was a moment of what seemed like absolute silence when we were sitting at lunch the other day. Three adults and a three-year-old were present. The three-year-old went, “O, what was that?” One adult heard someone outside working in the yard. Another heard a train whistle. I heard the “whir” of the ceiling fan…

  For the time is coming when people will not endure sound teaching, but having itching ears they will accumulate for themselves teachers to suit their own passions. 2 Timothy 4:3     A good friend of mine was married a few years ago and moved quite a distance away. One of the things she…

      Teach me your way, O LORD, and I will walk in your truth; give me an undivided heart, that I may fear your name. Psalm 86:11   Today did not go my way. There were no tragedies or major problems but at the end of the day my “to do” list was…

  For this is the love of God, that we keep his commandments. And his commandments are not burdensome. 1John 5:3   This morning I had the privilege of witnessing three baptisms. These were full immersion baptisms of two adults and a teenaged girl. It was absolutely inspiring to listen to their testimonies. I cried…

  I have been experiencing change over the last few months. Not all of it was planned or even desired. Apparently, these changes were in God’s plan for us but not in my plans. I am not one of those people who hate changes but I am one who likes to plan for them. That…