PUT YOUR HOPE IN GOD
“Why are you cast down, O my soul? And why are you disquieted within me? Hope in God, for I shall yet praise Him For… Read More »PUT YOUR HOPE IN GOD
Gems from the Old Testament
BENEATH THE JUNIPER TREE
“[Elijah] came and sat down under a broom tree. And he prayed that he might die.” (1 Kings 19:4) Have you ever felt like giving… Read More »BENEATH THE JUNIPER TREE
GLORY IN THE CLOUDS
A grassy hillside, puffy clouds drifting across a blue sky, a lad watching for interesting shapes therein; and he spots a sheep, a butterfly, even… Read More »GLORY IN THE CLOUDS
GOD HAS BLESSED US, IS BLESSING US, AND WILL BLESS US
“And the Lord spoke to Moses, saying: ‘Speak to Aaron and his sons, saying, “This is the way you shall bless the children of Israel.… Read More »GOD HAS BLESSED US, IS BLESSING US, AND WILL BLESS US
GIVING IT UP. . .
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. . .
“HE HAS MADE EVERYTHING BEAUTIFUL IN ITS TIME.”
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.”
HIGHER EDUCATION
“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
FOLLOWING THE LORD—WHOLLY!
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!
ANOTHER PERFECT DAY
“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
FOR A LIFETIME
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