We are THOSE grandparents

by | Apr 5, 2014 | Flashlight

Understand, therefore, that the LORD your God is indeed God. He is the faithful God who keeps his covenant for a thousand generations and lavishes his unfailing love on those who love him and obey his commands. Deuteronomy 7:9 (NLT) Sometimes I like change, however,...

Two More Days

by | Mar 16, 2014 | Flashlight

So although Jesus loved Martha, Mary, and Lazarus, he stayed where he was for the next two days. Finally, he said to his disciples, “Let’s go back to Judea.” John 11:5-7 (NLT) I find books on my bookshelf and can’t remember how or why I purchased them....

Legacy

by | Mar 7, 2014 | Flashlight

Just make sure you stay alert. Keep close watch over yourselves. Don’t forget anything of what you’ve seen. Don’t let your heart wander off. Stay vigilant as long as you live. Teach what you’ve seen and heard to your children and grandchildren. (Deuteronomy 4:9 The...

The Deal

by | Feb 16, 2014 | Flashlight

Keep your lives free from the love of money and be content with what you have, because God has said, “Never will I leave you;     never will I forsake you.” Hebrews 13:5 (NIV) With my latest vision problems, we decided to upgrade my computer to the new 27″ iMac....

The Big “E”

by | Feb 6, 2014 | Flashlight

Let them offer sacrifices of thanksgiving     and sing joyfully about his glorious acts. Psalm 107:22 (NLT) I love a good puzzle whether it’s the kind spread out on my game table or a good mystery or thriller. Give me a new Vince Flynn or Daniel Silva book and I’ll...

Lessons from an Empty Wheelchair

by | Jan 25, 2014 | Flashlight

Show family affection to one another with brotherly love. Outdo one another in showing honor.  Romans 12:10 (HCSB) I’ve learned a few lessons (in no particular order) from being wheelchair and walker-bound for the last five weeks: 1. Everything takes twice as...

To-Do List

by | Jan 17, 2014 | Flashlight

For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind. 2 Timothy 1:7 (NKJV) To-Do List: Dump dirty clothes into the bin in the closet, move clothes to the washer or transfer to the dryer, empty the dishwasher, wipe down the kitchen...

Wisdom

by | Jan 4, 2014 | Flashlight

But the wisdom from above is first of all pure. It is also peace loving, gentle at all times, and willing to yield to others. It is full of mercy and good deeds. It shows no favoritism and is always sincere. James 3:17 (NLT)   Over the years, I have prayed for...

New Perspective

by | Jan 1, 2014 | Flashlight

May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. Romans 15:13 (NIV) 2013 is in the history book: 2014 opens before us with a book of blank pages. What will be written in the...

Peace, goodwill toward men.

by | Dec 25, 2013 | Flashlight

And she brought forth her firstborn Son, and wrapped Him in swaddling cloths, and laid Him in a manger…  And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God and saying: “Glory to God in the highest, And on earth peace, goodwill toward...