Monthly Archives: April 2020

Friday April 10, 2020 – Good Friday – Peter’s pain and God’s encouragement

Luke 22:61-62  The Lord turned and looked straight at Peter.  Then Peter remembered the word the Lord had spoken to him: “Before the rooster crows today, you will disown me three times.”  62And he went outside and wept bitterly. I … Continue reading

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Thursday April 9, 2020 – We can have ‘pollutants’ in our hearts

Note: We are at dear friends tonight.  We won’t have power at our home until tomorrow night so it seemed good to post tongiht. Matthew 5:8  Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God. This is a … Continue reading

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Wednesday April 8, 2020 – How will we respond?

Note: Sorry for the delay.  Our neighborhood is without power since midnight last night.  An adventuresome day! Matthew 13:54-55  Coming to his hometown, he began teaching the people in their synagogue, and they were amazed. “Where did this man get … Continue reading

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Tuesday April 7, 2020 – Comparing our Jesus walk to a speedboat or a sailboat

John 3:8  “The wind blows wherever it pleases. You hear its sound, but you cannot tell where it comes from or where it is going. So it is with everyone born of the Spirit.” Think about the differences between a … Continue reading

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Monday April 6, 2020 – An essential component

John 15:5  “I am the vine; you are the branches. If a man remains in me and I in him, he will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing. Picture a large sailboat, out at sea, with … Continue reading

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Sunday April 5, 2020 – Accentuate the positive! Eliminate the negative!

John 15:5  “I am the vine; you are the branches. If a man remains in me and I in him, he will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing. Have you ever thought about how wonderful it … Continue reading

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Saturday April 4, 2020 – The primary purpose of prayer is not to ‘get’

Nahum 1:7  The LORD is good, a refuge in times of trouble.  He cares for those who trust in him, Have you thought about the question, “How do I demonstrate to the Lord that I trust Him?”  Particularly in this … Continue reading

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Friday April 3, 2019 – A life-giving gem!

Ephesians 5:10  and find out what pleases the Lord. There are 7 words in this verse and they present a thought and a command that is important beyond measure.  I’m embarrassed by the number of times I’ve read the book … Continue reading

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Thursday April 2, 2020 – Do we desire recognition?

Matthew 6:1 “Be careful not to do your ‘acts of righteousness’ before men, to be seen by them. If you do, you will have no reward from your Father in heaven. President Reagan had this wonderful plaque on his desk: … Continue reading

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Wednesday April 1, 2020 – Brown, black and gray…

Proverbs 20:12  Ears that hear and eyes that see— the LORD has made them both. Opportunities – they surround us each and every day.  How many righteous opportunities do we miss because we don’t perceive them?  How many unrighteous ones … Continue reading

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