Philippians 2:7 “…he made himself nothing by taking the nature of a servant.” [NIV] Jesus become nothing so we wouldn’t be. As our small group was studying the second chapter of Philippians, it became clear that the challenge to walk in humility is not for the faint of heart. Admonishments Continue Reading…
Romans 8:28 And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good…. Acadia National Park here we come! Our kids agreed to vacation with us in celebration of our 50th wedding anniversary. So off to one of our favorite spots when they were young—Maine’s rocky Continue Reading…
Genesis 5:5;8;14;17;20;27;31 “…and then he died.” America’s first televised game show was titled “Truth or Consequences.” On the show contestants were given a few seconds to respond to some trivia question before Beulah the Buzzer sounded. if they failed to respond accurately, they had to face a consequence for “not Continue Reading…
2 Timothy 4:8 Henceforth there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, will award to me on that day, and not only to me but also to all who have loved his appearing. We homeschooled both of our kids through eighth grade, and at the end of Continue Reading…
Psalm 82:3-4 Give justice to the weak and the fatherless; maintain the right of the afflicted and the destitute. Rescue the weak and the needy; deliver them from the hand of the wicked. I initially didn’t want to see it, but it was one of those movies where I felt Continue Reading…
Romans 8:5 For those who live according to the flesh set their minds on the things of the flesh, but those who live according to the Spirit set their minds on the things of the Spirit. Ever experience an “Eeyore” day? Sometimes I feel like I could give Winnie the Pooh’s lovable friend Continue Reading…
Psalm 78:4 We will not hide them from their children, but tell to the coming generation the glorious deeds of the Lord, and his might, and wonders that he has done. Every summer our two grandsons come for a week-long visit. They live over 300 miles away, so we take these yearly trips seriously. Continue Reading…
Genesis 3:7 Then the eyes of both of them were opened, and they realized they were naked; so they sewed fig leaves together and made coverings for themselves. [NIV] I got a speeding ticket the other day. I knew the minute the police car pulled up behind me and those blue Continue Reading…
John 13:34 “A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another: just as I have loved you, you also are to love one another. “ Quinn, my ten-month old grandson, and I recently had a delightful conversation. Of course, it was in blowing-raspberries-ish so you might not have understood it. He Continue Reading…
Ephesians 6:12 For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers over this present darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places. “Fourscore and seven years ago…” The source of human conflict began much earlier than Continue Reading…