Monthly Archives: August 2023

Proverbs  8:17  I love those who love me, and those who seek me find me. Donna and I are going to celebrate our 53rd anniversary this year.  They have truly been wonderful years and my heart is to learn to … Continue reading →

Mark 1:40-42  A man with leprosy came to him and begged him on his knees, “If you are willing, you can make me clean.”  41Filled with compassion, Jesus reached out his hand and touched the man. “I am willing,” he … Continue reading →

Philippians 2:12b,13 …continue to work out your salvation with fear and trembling, 13forit is God who works in you to will and to act according to his good purpose. In high school I took a reading improvement course.  It was a … Continue reading →

Mark 12:32–33  “Well said, teacher,” the man replied. “You are right in saying that God is one and there is no other but him. 33To love him with all your heart, with all your understanding and with all your strength, … Continue reading →

2 Kings 13:18-19  Then he said, “Take the arrows,”  and the king took them. Elisha told him, “Strike the ground.” He struck it three times and stopped. 19 The man of God was angry with him and said, “You should have … Continue reading →

Matthew 11:28-30   28 “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. 29 Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will … Continue reading →

Luke 24:45  Then he opened their minds so they could understand the Scriptures. Have you ever been frightened to the point that it could be described as being terrified?  We use the term ‘scared to death’ rather casually, but taken … Continue reading →

Proverbs 11:20 The LORD detests those whose hearts are perverse, but he delights in those whose ways are blameless. What things come to mind when you consider the idea of being delighted with something?  They might involve people, food, travel, … Continue reading →

Romans 15:13  May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. Imagine going into a coffee shop to … Continue reading →

Today’s Scripture is at the end of the devotional A few years ago in early spring I had the joy of watching part of our granddaughter’s soccer game.  Other than the fact that it was 37 degrees, breezy and raining … Continue reading →