Listen or Not

by | Aug 15, 2009 | Flashlight

Then he added, “Son of man, let all my words sink deep into your own heart first. Listen to them carefully for yourself. Then go to your people in exile and say to them, ‘This is what the Sovereign Lord says!’ Do this whether they listen to you or not.” Ezekiel...

WAIT

by | Aug 9, 2009 | Flashlight

While rummaging through my bookshelf trying to make room for one more book, I pulled out a devotional journal and noticed a piece of paper stuck in the back flyleaf. It was a copy of the poem, WAIT, by Russell Kelfer. As I reread the simple words, it reminded me of...

World Events

by | Aug 7, 2009 | Flashlight

Praise the name of God forever and ever, for he has all wisdom and power. He controls the course of world events. Daniel 2:20-21a (NLT) Aren’t you glad someone is in control? When I turn on the TV or open my email, I’m inundated with reports on health care...

Week of Fun

by | Aug 5, 2009 | Flashlight

Every time I think of you, I give thanks to my God. Philippians 1:3 (NLT) Early morning hugs, golf cart rides to see the “jackbunnies” and javelina, craft day with Miss Jan, back flips into the pool, peanut butter cookie baking lesson, making bead...

Truce

by | Jul 30, 2009 | Flashlight

Grandchildren are the crown of the aged. Proverbs 17:6   ESV The landscape is dotted with high drama consisting of tears, scowls, tattling, territorial rights, negotiations, and compromise. Do you think I am describing the situation in Israel? No, pretend you are a...