by Gerry Blumberg | Oct 29, 2015 | Flashlight
For God loved the world so much that he gave his one and only Son, so that everyone who believes in him will not perish but have eternal life. John 3:16 (NLT) “I’m an atheist.” I wasn’t sure I heard her correctly. As the conversation continued...
by Gerry Blumberg | Oct 26, 2015 | Flashlight
Then Peter called to him, “Lord, if it’s really you, tell me to come to you, walking on the water.” “Yes, come,” Jesus said. So Peter went over the side of the boat and walked on the water toward Jesus. Matthew 14:27-29 (NLT) Want a catchy title for a book? If You...
by Gerry Blumberg | Oct 21, 2015 | Flashlight
Not that I was ever in need, for I have learned how to be content with whatever I have. Philippians 4:11 (NLB)) While at the bakery, I ran into a friend from church and we chatted while my latte was being whipped up about the changes occurring as we have recently...
by Gerry Blumberg | Oct 10, 2015 | Flashlight
Nothing in all creation is hidden from God. Everything is naked and exposed before his eyes, and he is the one to whom we are accountable. Hebrews 4:13 (NLT) While studying the book of Esther at Bible Study, I noticed that the Jews had chosen to stay in exile in the...
by Gerry Blumberg | Sep 11, 2015 | Flashlight
If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turnfrom their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and I will forgive their sin and will heal their land. 2 Chronicles 7:14 (NIV) ← BackThank you...
by Gerry Blumberg | Sep 7, 2015 | Flashlight
An enemy might defeat one person, but two people together can defend themselves; a rope that is woven of three strings is hard to break. Ecclesiastes 4:12 (NCV) The disturbing image captured my attention. A three-year-old boy’s lifeless body washed up on the...
by Gerry Blumberg | Aug 27, 2015 | Flashlight
For God has not given us a spirit of fear and timidity, but of power, love, and self-discipline. So never be ashamed to tell others about our Lord. 2 Timothy 1:7-8 (NLT) Have you ever felt just “blah?” As the day wore on with relentless television reports...
by Gerry Blumberg | Aug 22, 2015 | Flashlight
Get all the advice and instruction you can, so you will be wise the rest of your life. Proverbs 19:20 (NLT) School begins so much earlier than when I was a child. The day after Labor Day was always the beginning of the year but the calendar has been adjusted to...
by Gerry Blumberg | Aug 15, 2015 | Flashlight
Then Jesus spoke to them again: “I am the light of the world. Anyone who follows Me will never walk in the darkness but will have the light of life.” John 8:12 (HCSB) This is the message we have heard from him and declare to you: God is light; in him there is no...
by Gerry Blumberg | Aug 2, 2015 | Flashlight
For His invisible attributes, that is, His eternal power and divine nature, have been clearly seen since the creation of the world, being understood through what He has made. As a result, people are without excuse. Romans 1:20 (HCSB) A recent text thread to Mark from...
