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“This is the day which the LORD hath made; we will rejoice and be glad in it.” Psalm 118:24 There is so much uncertainty in our world today. We are consumed with the cur...
June 04, 2020 Religion
“Then, if my people who are called by my name will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, I will hear from heaven and will forgive ...
June 03, 2020 Religion
What a blessing it has been to learn a new language! Luke tells us in Acts chapter two about the birth of the church, which we call Pentecost. The main part of the stor...
June 02, 2020 Religion
The English word “peace” occurs more than 400 times in the texts of the Bible. If it were nothing else, it would be a book of peace. It is written, “You will keep him in...
June 01, 2020 Religion
My wife and I recently joined our best friends for dinner at their home. Before long, the conversation turned to how much we missed gathering together with our brothers ...
May 29, 2020 Religion
Have you ever blown it — I mean really blown it to the point of feeling dirty, sick, isolated, or afraid as a result of what you've done? How do you handle the weight o...
May 28, 2020 Religion
In Greek, the language in which the New Testament was written, there are two words for “time.” One is chronos, which means a specific time. The other is kairos, which ...
May 27, 2020 Religion
Greetings again, I pray you are finding blessing and favor as you walk in the peace of knowing God and Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior. The thought I want to share...
May 26, 2020 Religion
It is so easy to get overwhelmed in this high stress modern life we live in. Work is often overwhelming. Family problems can be overwhelming. Watching a loved one str...
May 23, 2020 Religion
“Trust in the Lord with all your heart; do not depend on your own understanding. Seek his will in all you do, and he will show you which path to take.” Proverbs 3:5-6 So...
May 22, 2020 Religion
It is written, “Let us hold fast the profession of our faith without wavering; (for he is faithful that promised;) And let us consider one another to provoke unto love a...
May 21, 2020 Religion
The Word of the Lord tells us that we need a vision for our day or our future if we are to succeed. The writer of the Book of Proverbs declared, “Where there is no visio...
May 20, 2020 Religion
As I went out for my morning walk, I could tell spring was in the air. It's finally beginning to feel a little bit like May. It reminded me of a spring tradition my bro...
May 19, 2020 Religion
Life will not be the same after we get through this coronavirus lockdown. But while we try to go about our lives today during the pandemic, life is different. I go to ...
May 18, 2020 Religion
My victory and honor come from God alone. He is my refuge, a rock where no enemy can reach me. Psalm 62:7 Social distancing. It goes against every fiber of my being. I ...
May 15, 2020 Religion
I am declaring a day of Sabbath rest. You do not have to do a thing. The first book of the Bible, Genesis, tells us that God worked for six days and then God rested and ...
May 14, 2020 Religion
As the governors of the various states and territories undertake the challenge of reopening their respective jurisdictions, it is incumbent that they do so in utmost fid...
May 13, 2020 Religion
In the 25th chapter of Matthew's Gospel, Jesus tells the parable of the sheep and the goats. These creatures are divided between those who cared for their neighbors, an...
May 12, 2020 Religion
Is there light at the end of the tunnel? We are trusting God that it will not be long before there will be some kind of accommodations made for churches to meet for wor...
May 11, 2020 Religion
Do you find yourself looking at the world around you and asking: “Is this how things are supposed to be?” If you have, then you're in good biblical company. King David, ...
May 08, 2020 Religion
George Costanza, the neurotic character from the classic sitcom “Seinfeld,” claimed in one of the episodes that God would never allow him to be successful. The person he...
May 07, 2020 Religion
One of my favorite parts of the Bible is Paul's letter to the Philippians. I love this book because Paul wrote it in a difficult time of his life — he was in prison, pr...
May 06, 2020 Religion
A couple of nights ago as my husband and I were saying our bedtime prayers with my 4-year-old daughter, she said, “I wish I could just give Jesus a real hug.” You have ...
May 05, 2020 Religion
In Matthew's Gospel, Jesus reminds us that “where two or three are gathered in my name, I am there among them. (18:20, CEB) This does not just mean being together in th...
May 04, 2020 Religion
Greetings, first and foremost I speak blessings of health and safety over everyone who has been affected by this horrible pandemic. In times such as this we are challen...
May 01, 2020 Religion
Today is not an easy time for everyone. It is the trial period for physical and spiritual health. It is a time to test our patience, endurance and humanity, as well as...
April 29, 2020 Religion
For many today, hope is in short supply. The COVID-19 pandemic is exacting a great toll on businesses, individuals, couples and families. Stay-in-place orders, economic...
April 28, 2020 Religion
In our Jewish tradition, we have just celebrated Passover and the deliverance from slavery in Egypt. The concept of a “passover” is very relevant to our present situati...
April 27, 2020 Religion
It seems like a long time since this present crisis began. For many weeks we have been confined to our homes. Our usual routines are disrupted. How long will this last?...
April 24, 2020 Religion
For the past several Sundays we have livestreamed our worship service on our Facebook page. The format is ironic, at least for me, because the one thing missing from th...
April 23, 2020 Religion
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