Monthly Archives: September 2016

Psalm 20:4  May He give you the desire of your heart and make all your plans succeed. I remember reading this verse and not having a clue what the desire of my heart was.  On top of that, I didn’t … Continue reading →

The Fear of the Lord As we consider the fear of the Lord, take a moment and think of the story of Pinocchio.  A wooden puppet becomes a real boy.  Something inanimate becomes alive and vibrantly real.  For many the … Continue reading →

Philemon 4-5  Every time your name comes up in my prayers, I say, “Oh, thank you, God!” I keep hearing of the love and faith you have for the Master Jesus, which brims over to other believers. (MSG) What a … Continue reading →

Hebrews 10:24  And let us consider one another to provoke unto love and to good works: (KJV) I am reminded of our son Andrew and his gymnastic team at Washington Court Athletic Club.  There were 6 boys on the 9 … Continue reading →

Proverbs 25:11-12  The right word at the right time is like a custom-made piece of jewelry, And a wise friend’s timely reprimand is like a gold ring slipped on your finger. (MSG) My wife Donna has this wonderful habit.  When … Continue reading →

Mark 12: 28 – 31  28 One of the teachers of the law came and heard them debating. Noticing that Jesus had given them a good answer, he asked him, “Of all the commandments, which is the most important?”  29“The … Continue reading →

Matthew 24:9   “Then you will be handed over to be persecuted and put to death, and you will be hated by all nations because of me. I find myself experiencing growing concern over the lawlessness occurring throughout our country.  Among … Continue reading →

Acts 4:11 This [Jesus] is The stone despised by you builders, who has become the  cornerstone. Do you ever stop to think about the really special things that God has done in your life?  If you had to, could you … Continue reading →

Proverbs 3:5 Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; Years ago my mother had a powerful experience with the Lord.  It involved the death of a good friend.  He was a younger … Continue reading →

Proverbs 15:33 “The fear of the LORD teaches a man wisdom, and humility comes before honor.”  Isaiah 66:2b “This is the one I esteem: he who is humble and contrite in spirit, and trembles at my word.” Another of my … Continue reading →