Monthly Archives: July 2023

Isaiah 31:1  Woe to those who go down to Egypt for help, who rely on horses, who trust in the multitude of their chariots and in the great strength of their horsemen, but do not look to the Holy One … Continue reading →

Nehemiah 8:10c “…for the joy of the Lord is your strength.” Yesterday we wrote of Jesus laughing and playing with little children.  A friend emailed me a picture of Jesus laughing and it speaks volumes to me!  All too often … Continue reading →

Luke 18:16  But Jesus called the children to him and said, “Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these.” Back in the 70s, Johnny Cash made … Continue reading →

Numbers 6:24-26  The LORD bless you and keep you;  25 the LORD make his face shine upon you and be gracious to you;  26 the LORD turn his face toward you and give you peace. Remember the story of the … Continue reading →

Psalm 116:15  Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of His saints Note: I thank God for Dan. I think of him often and this morning just wanted to honor him and the gift he was to … Continue reading →

Psalm17:7a  …the wonder of Your love…. Let’s think about some things that produce a sense of wonder within us.  In the spring I am so blessed by seeing everything begin to bloom after the winter season.  The redbuds and dogwood … Continue reading →

Psalm 27:1  Yahweh is my light and my salvation. Whom shall I fear? Yahweh is the strength of my life. Of whom shall I be afraid?  (World English Bible) David spent years living with the reality that men were pursuing … Continue reading →

Proverbs 17:3  The crucible for silver and the furnace for gold, but the LORD tests the  heart. Many years ago I heard the story of an old cowboy Christian.  He described God’s dealings with him as gold being purified.  Apparently … Continue reading →

Psalm 27:14  Wait for the LORD; be strong and take heart and wait for the LORD. Have you noticed how God just loves to use the experience of ‘waiting’ in our lives?  We have such a tendency to expect things … Continue reading →

From the book of Proverbs Yesterday I wrote about the privilege of being God’s people.  We Christians must live lives that declare us to truly be His people.  In simple terms, the issue is not God’s love for us but … Continue reading →