by Gerry Blumberg | Apr 19, 2015 | Flashlight
However, no one knows the day or hour when these things will happen, not even the angels in heaven or the Son himself. Only the Father knows. And since you don’t know when that time will come, be on guard! Stay alert! Mark 13:32-33 (NLT) As a news junkie, the latest...
by Gerry Blumberg | Apr 8, 2015 | Flashlight
He will cover you with his feathers. He will shelter you with his wings. His faithful promises are your armor and protection. Psalm 91:4 (NLT) After living in Arizona for a few months, Mark commented that he had never seen so many birds that would rather walk than...
by Gerry Blumberg | Apr 1, 2015 | Flashlight
Let the redeemed of the Lord say so, whom he has redeemed from trouble and gathered in from the lands, from the east and from the west, from the north and from the south. Psalm 107:2-3 (ESV) It’s the middle of Holy Week. I’ve been reading...
by Gerry Blumberg | Mar 29, 2015 | Flashlight
For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain. Philippians 1:21 (NIV) Google Kara Tippets and you will find a myriad of articles. I found her last October after reading her letter to Brittany Maynard, a terminally ill cancer patient in Oregon who wanted to end her...
by Gerry Blumberg | Mar 18, 2015 | Flashlight
Do not be afraid, for I have ransomed you. I have called you by name; you are mine. Isaiah 43:1 (NLT) See, I have written your name on the palms of my hands. Isaiah 49:16 (NLT) Tradition is important to me and my family knows that on your birthday to expect an...
by Gerry Blumberg | Mar 8, 2015 | Flashlight
Workouts in the gymnasium are useful, but a disciplined life in God is far more so, making you fit both today and forever. You can count on this. Take it to heart. This is why we’ve thrown ourselves into this venture so totally. We’re banking on the living God, Savior...
by Gerry Blumberg | Mar 1, 2015 | Flashlight
To discipline a child produces wisdom, but a mother is disgraced by an undisciplined child. Discipline your children, and they will give you peace of mind and will make your heart glad. Proverbs 29:15,17 (NLT) I love being a grandmother because I’m able...
by Gerry Blumberg | Feb 16, 2015 | Flashlight
Brothers and sisters, we urge you to warn those who are lazy. Encourage those who are timid. Take tender care of those who are weak. Be patient with everyone. 1 Thessalonians 5: 14 (NLT) Beth Moore recently celebrated twenty years of writing and publishing Bible...
by Gerry Blumberg | Feb 13, 2015 | Flashlight
A gracious woman gains respect, but ruthless men gain only wealth. Your kindness will reward you, but your cruelty will destroy you. Proverbs 11:16-17 (NLT) Getting up early in the quiet, and often dark, part of the morning has become a cherished...
by Gerry Blumberg | Jan 30, 2015 | Flashlight
When I send clouds over the earth, the rainbow will appear in the clouds, and I will remember my covenant with you and with all living creatures. Genesis 9:14-15 (NLT) I was driving over the hill, the other morning, and noticed the dark gray clouds in the sky. At one...
