Missing Piece
For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Isaiah 9:6 (NIV) The Christmas check list seems unending. From...
Gas or Electric?
We can rejoice, too, when we run into problems and trials, for we know that they help us develop endurance. And endurance develops strength of character, and character strengthens our confident hope of salvation. And this hope will not lead to disappointment. For we...
O, Give Thanks
Oh, give thanks to the Lord, for He is good! For His mercy endures forever. 1 Chronicles 16:34 (NKJV) My screensaver has this verse sprawled across the top with falling leaves blurred in the background. It is the season of Thanksgiving with the holiday less than a...
Bound for Glory
So speak encouraging words to one another. Build up hope so you’ll all be together in this, no one left out, no one left behind. I know you’re already doing this; just keep on doing it. 1 Thessalonians 5:11 (MSG) A dear friend committed suicide a few days ago. It was...
We Want a King (President)!
I Samuel 8:1-22 (GSB paraphrase) As Samuel grew old and entered his senior years, he appointed his children to be officials over the cities and towns. But his children weren't as upright and circumspect as their father and accepted bribes and perverted justice,...
The Big Debate
How happy is the man who has put his trust in the LORD and has not turned to the proud or to those who run after lies! Psalm 40:4 (HCSB) The TV and radio are off. I watched a little this morning but I decided I didn't need the tension created by the commentators. I...