by Gerry Blumberg | Oct 3, 2017 | Flashlight
Sights, sounds, images. I’ve spent 20 hours watching the PBS documentary, “The Vietnam War.” The horrors of war are now forever embedded in my mind. I lived during this time, in fact, if I had been a man, I would probably have been drafted....
by Gerry Blumberg | Sep 25, 2017 | Flashlight
Yes, he alone is my Rock, my rescuer, defense, and fortress—why then should I be tense with fear when troubles come? My protection and success come from God alone. He is my refuge, a Rock where no enemy can reach me. Psalm 62:-6-7 (TLB) A few weeks ago I was fretting...
by Gerry Blumberg | Aug 18, 2017 | Flashlight
Be thankful in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you who belong to Christ Jesus. 1 Thessalonians 5:18 (NLT) I’m usually one of those girls that has a glass-half-full attitude. But this has been quite a week and if I choose, I can do a great job...
by Gerry Blumberg | Jul 29, 2017 | Flashlight
Wait patiently for the Lord. Be brave and courageous. Yes, wait patiently for the Lord. Psalms 27:14 (NLT) For a news junkie like me, this week has left me exhausted. I like order and control and from what I have observed, the politics in Washington, D.C. have...
by Gerry Blumberg | Jul 3, 2017 | Flashlight
Christ has set us free! This means we are really free. Now hold on to your freedom and don’t ever become slaves of the Law again. Galatians 5:1 (CEV) The July 4th weekend is longer this year since it falls on a Tuesday. Talk show hosts and even our sermon have shared...
by Gerry Blumberg | Jun 12, 2017 | Flashlight
I look up to the mountains— does my help come from there? My help comes from the Lord, who made heaven and earth! Psalm 121:1-2 (NLT) One of my favorite things is to take my latte and breakfast to my screened porch and survey the world in and outside of my...
by Gerry Blumberg | May 21, 2017 | Flashlight
For he will rescue you from every trap and protect you from deadly disease. He will cover you with his feathers. He will shelter you with his wings. His faithful promises are your armor and protection. Psalm 91:3-4 (NLT) Where did the month go? The last...
by Gerry Blumberg | Apr 23, 2017 | Flashlight
Whatever you do, do it enthusiastically, as something done for the Lord and not for men. Colossians 3:23 (HCSB) I grabbed my number from the dispenser on the counter and lingered near to be sure I heard it when it was called. This wasn’t the first time I had...
by Gerry Blumberg | Apr 8, 2017 | Flashlight
Stay alert! Watch out for your great enemy, the devil. He prowls around like a roaring lion, looking for someone to devour. Stand firm against him, and be strong in your faith. Remember that your family of believers all over the world is going through the same kind...
by Gerry Blumberg | Mar 18, 2017 | Flashlight
In this you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while you may have had to suffer various trials, so that the authenticity of your faith —more precious than gold, which perishes even though refined by fire — may result in praise, glory, and honor at the...
