Monthly Archives: October 2016

Hebrews 13:6  So we say with confidence, “The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid. What can man do to me?” Years ago when our oldest sons were young, we went to Six Flags over Georgia.  Although I’m … Continue reading →

Luke 9:23  Then he said to them all: “If anyone would come after me, he must deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow me.” If you’re like me, you take advantage of the resources available on line … Continue reading →

Psalm 85:5  You are forgiving and good, O Lord, abounding in love to all who call to you. I have kept journals for years.  I love to look back five or ten years ago to see what was happening in … Continue reading →

Daniel 10:11a  He said to me, “Daniel, you are a man treasured [by God].  – Holman Christian Standard Bible How would we be described by our spouses, children, friends or co-workers, if they were asked what kind of people we … Continue reading →

John 14:15 “If you love me, you will obey what I command.” When I was a student at Wheaton Grad School I was blessed to be able to take a course taught by Dr. Merrill Tenney, a great Bible scholar.  … Continue reading →

1 Corinthians 13:4a  Love is patient, love is kind. Have you ever thought about how wonderful kindness is?  There is really nothing like it.  Unfortunately, we are not accustomed to encountering kindness or to being kind ourselves.  Think of all … Continue reading →

Ephesians 5:19  Speak to one another with psalms, hymns and spiritual songs. Sing and make music in your heart to the Lord, Take My Life And Let It Be – Frances Havergal, 1874 Take my life and let it be, … Continue reading →

Psalm 141:3  Set a guard over my mouth, O LORD; keep watch over the door of my lips. Years ago, I’m told that a famous comedian was asked if there would be comedians in heaven.  He answered, “No – because … Continue reading →

Psalm 9:1, 2  I will praise you, O LORD, with all my heart; I will tell of all your wonders.  2I will be glad and rejoice in you; I will sing praise to your name, O Most High. Think of … Continue reading →

Scripture to follow: I had a good friend in college named Keith.  His father was a piano tuner who trained him in this trade when Keith was a child.  Keith started tuning professionally at age 9 and was very good … Continue reading →