by Gerry Blumberg | Aug 6, 2014 | Flashlight
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....
by Gerry Blumberg | Jul 29, 2014 | Flashlight
Keep me as the apple of your eye; hide me in the shadow of your wings… Psalm 17:8 (NIV) One of the traditions we have started with the grandgirlies is a special trip with Nana and Papa for their tenth birthday. Kate started it off with an all-western,...
by Gerry Blumberg | Jul 13, 2014 | Flashlight
I pray that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened in order that you may know the hope to which he has called you, the riches of his glorious inheritance in his holy people. Ephesians 1:18 NIV Rick Warren’s Daily Hope devotional resonated with me this...
by Gerry Blumberg | Jul 1, 2014 | Flashlight
“Awake, O sleeper, rise up from the dead, and Christ will give you light.” So be careful how you live. Don’t live like fools, but like those who are wise. Make the most of every opportunity in these evil days. Ephesians 5:14-15 (NLT) A sense of urgency fills...
by Gerry Blumberg | Jun 21, 2014 | Flashlight
O Lord, you are my lamp. The Lord lights up my darkness. In your strength I can crush an army; with my God I can scale any wall. 2 Samuel 22:29-30 (NLT) Some things you learn by experience, others by trial and error, and some through education. My hope is...
by Gerry Blumberg | Jun 16, 2014 | Flashlight
But as for you, continue in what you have learned and have become convinced of, because you know those from whom you learned it, and how from infancy you have known the Holy Scriptures, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus. 2...
by Gerry Blumberg | May 25, 2014 | Flashlight
Flags are flying; red/white/blue scarves and ties are in abundance at church today. The patriotic music brings a tear. We remember. It’s Memorial Day Weekend. Yet, even while we celebrate, families are mourning for lost children, not killed on the...
by Gerry Blumberg | Apr 27, 2014 | Flashlight
Like a coating of silver dross on earthenware are fervent lips with an evil heart. Proverbs 26:23 (NIV) I stopped and paused while reading Proverbs the other day. I know what silver is and I like silver (other than I hate to polish it), but what is silver dross?...
by Gerry Blumberg | Apr 18, 2014 | Flashlight
… but the righteous shall live by his faith. Habakkuk 2:4 My inbox is full with inspirational writings devoted to the last days of Passion week. Each one, in its own way, takes apart the story of the cross and reminds me of the great love Christ has for me. But I...
by Gerry Blumberg | Apr 14, 2014 | Flashlight
God-devotion makes a country strong; God-avoidance leaves people weak. Proverbs 14:34 (The Message) I’m almost afraid to turn on the news in the morning or read any online news blog. Bad news floods the airwaves: Three killed at the Jewish Centers in...
