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...

No, O people, the Lord has told you what is good, and this is what he requires of you: to do what is right, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God. Micah 6:8 (NLT) Do you ever notice that sometimes things don't turn out exactly like you think they will? Mark...

The Lord himself watches over you! The Lord stands beside you as your protective shade. Psalm 121:5 (NLT) It is HOT! This shouldn't surprise me since I live in the desert, yet each summer I have to get back into a "hot weather" routine. It is imperative to put up an...

You thrill me, LORD, with all you have done for me!  I sing for joy because of what you have done. O Lord, what great works you do! And how deep are your thoughts. Psalm 92:4-5 (NLT) In a few minutes, Michael Jackson's memorial service will begin. As I was reading...

Only by your power can we push back our enemies; only in your name can we trample our foes. I do not trust in my bow: I do not count on my sword to save me. You are the one who gives us victory over our enemies; you disgrace those who hate us. O God, we give glory to...

   Dear children, let’s not merely say that we love each other; let us show the truth by our actions. 1 John 3:18 (NLT) It was not the first time but this time it made me stop and think when Mark said, "I love you but I don't think you understand how much." My...