by Gerry Blumberg | Oct 31, 2012 | Flashlight
The Lord foils the plans of the nations; he thwarts the purposes of the peoples. But the plans of the Lord stand firm forever, the purposes of his heart through all generations. Psalm 33:10-11 (NIV) The countdown to Election Day is less than a week away. If you are...
by Gerry Blumberg | Oct 4, 2012 | Flashlight
Do not be afraid of them; the Lord your God himself will fight for you. Deuteronomy 3:22 (NIV) In an election season, the subject of politics comes up in situations that most consider impolite in other circumstances. But why? Because people have different opinions?...
by Gerry Blumberg | Sep 22, 2012 | Flashlight
Humble yourselves, therefore, under God’s mighty hand, that he may lift you up in due time. Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you. 1 Peter 5:6-7 (NIV) I’m the go-to person if you want to get something done. My original ID for the Internet was...
by Gerry Blumberg | Aug 25, 2012 | Flashlight
May integrity and honesty protect me, for I put my hope in you. Psalm 25:21 (NLT) I’m a political junkie and have been for over 30 years. The next couple of months will be filled with TV ads, endless phone calls soliciting money, votes, and time, debates, all...
by Gerry Blumberg | Aug 4, 2012 | Flashlight
For he will conceal me there when troubles come; he will hide me in his sanctuary. He will place me out of reach on a high rock. Psalm 27:5 (NLT) I remember when we told Mark’s daughter, Sarah, that we were moving to Arizona and she commented that we would have...
by Gerry Blumberg | Jul 11, 2012 | Flashlight
He makes me as surefooted as a deer, enabling me to stand on mountain heights. … You have made a wide path for my feet to keep them from slipping. 1 Samuel 22:34 and 37 (NLT) I fell and broke my elbow about 10 years ago requiring surgery followed up by physical...
by Gerry Blumberg | Jun 30, 2012 | Flashlight
Trust steadily in God, hope unswervingly, love extravagantly. And the best of the three is love. 1 Corinthians 13:13 (The Message) I had three dog experiences in my life before Parker arrived two summers ago to be part of our family. The first was when I was about 8...
by Gerry Blumberg | Jun 17, 2012 | Flashlight
This is my command—be strong and courageous! Do not be afraid or discouraged. For the Lord your God is with you wherever you go. Joshua 1:9 (NLT) The strains of the opening choral hymn, sung by the men, echo in my mind: Rise up O men of God, Have done with lesser...
by Gerry Blumberg | Jun 7, 2012 | Flashlight
The Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing. He makes me lie down in green pastures Psalm 23:1 Our church K group meets weekly and discovered the perfect study series for our stage in life. We don’t have a set leader but rotate through the houses and view a video...
by Gerry Blumberg | May 20, 2012 | Flashlight
The Lord gives his people strength. The Lord blesses them with peace. Psalm 29:11 (NLT) How are you doing?” I’m asked. “I’m weary,” or maybe I’ll respond with, “OK.” That about sums it up. The toll of the last few weeks...
