Apple of His Eye
Keep me as the apple of your eye; hide me in the shadow of your wings…. Psalm 17:8 Our fourth grandchild, Jack, recently turned six months old. All four have been pleasant babies (at least that’s how I remember them!). This one is different. He smiles and smiles, and then he laughs. As…
Read MoreLittle Missionaries
In the fear of the LORD one has strong confidence, and his children will have a refuge. Proverbs 14:26 I don’t claim to understand missions in the Christian church. From my view it seems some are quite productive and others seem to bear little or no fruit. I have also learned that, though…
Read MoreA Decision or a Life?
For the kingdom of God is not a matter of eating and drinking but of righteousness and peace and joy in the Holy Spirit. Romans 14:17 Many Christians focus all their energies into ministry emphasizing the salvation of the lost. Praise God! The lost need to be saved! The problems start when…
Read MoreRemembering
I will remember the deeds of the LORD; yes, I will remember your wonders of old. Psalm 77:11 As Memorial Day came and went for another year, my Facebook feed had a ton of reminders to remember those who have fallen in battle for our freedom. It’s good to look back, remembering those…
Read MoreJust or Unjust Laws?
The Rock, his work is perfect, for all his ways are justice. A God of faithfulness and without iniquity, just and upright is he. Deuteronomy 32:4 We’ve been watching some detective shows on Netflix lately. I am never sorry when the bad guy is caught and brought to justice. But, I am…
Read MoreWho’s Watching?
Beloved, do not imitate evil but imitate good. 3 John 1:11a I like to watch how young children imitate their parents. I pay attention to my grandchildren, but also the children of people we know and see frequently enough to notice some of the “family” habits. They share words, hand motions and…
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