Gems from the Old Testament

The MC (Master of Ceremonies) is introducing the guest of honor. He tells of his background, relating also his achievements and reputation. Obviously, he expects… Read More »GIVING IT UP. . .

The world that God created was very good! No flaws. No strife. No disappointments. No death. Adam was given the intellect to name every animal… Read More »“HE HAS MADE EVERYTHING BEAUTIFUL IN ITS TIME.”

“For the Lord gives wisdom; from His mouth come knowledge and understanding.” (Proverbs 2:6) Martin Luther wrote, “I am much afraid that the schools will… Read More »HIGHER EDUCATION

Saint Paul, Alexander the Great, Vince Lombardi, Ernest Shackleton. What did these men have in common? Was it not the focus, the whole-hearted effort they… Read More »FOLLOWING THE LORD—WHOLLY!

“Then God saw everything that He had made, and indeed it was very good.” (Genesis 1:31) Imagine yourself hiking in the Rocky Mountains under a sky… Read More »ANOTHER PERFECT DAY

Read Psalm 139 How involved is God in our lives? According to Psalm 139, God knows us completely, is always with us, constantly exercises His… Read More »FOR A LIFETIME

It is an elemental fact that the basic needs for physical life are water, food, and shelter. The various survival programs on TV clearly bear… Read More »BOTH STRONGHOLD AND GARDEN

“Now the word of the  Lord came to Jonah . . . saying, ‘Arise, go to Nineveh, that great city.’” (Jonah 1:1-2) Jesus calls all who follow Him to… Read More »THE LORD IS A SENDING GOD

“But the righteous will live by his faith.” (Habakkuk 2:4 NASB) Amid the turmoil and complexities of his world, nation, life, and calling, Habakkuk brought… Read More »“By Faith”

“To Prepare: To make ready beforehand for some purpose, use or activity; to plan in advance, to implement a strategy.” (Merriam-Webster) We might think of… Read More »The Great Preparer