by Gerry Blumberg | Jul 5, 2010 | Flashlight
If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then will I hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and will heal their land. 2 Chronicles 7:14 (NIV) We “do” the 4th of July....
by Gerry Blumberg | Jul 1, 2010 | Flashlight
He surrounds them continuously and preserves them from every harm. Deuteronomy 33:12 (NLT) The day started out as any normal day…maybe a little different because company was coming for dinner. I was up early doing some cooking, cleaning off the patio chairs,...
by Gerry Blumberg | Jun 22, 2010 | Flashlight
A house is built by wisdom and becomes strong through good sense. Proverbs 24:3 (NLT) I was a builder in one of my past lives. Our move to Arizona gave me one last opportunity to start from the ground up and personalize our home to our needs as retirees. Now four...
by Gerry Blumberg | Jun 19, 2010 | Flashlight
For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God—not by works, so that no one can boast. Ephesians 2:8-9 (NIV) On our return trip from Tennessee, Southwest decided to take the milk route—Nashville to Los Angeles...
by Gerry Blumberg | Jun 5, 2010 | Flashlight
Let the morning bring me word of your unfailing love, for I have put my trust in you. Show me the way I should go, for to you I lift up my soul. Psalm 143:8 (NIV) Being flexible is not one of my greatest virtues because I like to be in control. However, in recent...
by Gerry Blumberg | May 26, 2010 | Flashlight
For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our...
by Gerry Blumberg | May 21, 2010 | Flashlight
This I declare about the Lord: He alone is my refuge, my place of safety; he is my God, and I trust him. Psalm 91:2 (NLT) Last night at choir rehearsal, I was putting my music in order when a friend plopped down beside me and asked, “What do you do when you...
by Gerry Blumberg | May 12, 2010 | Flashlight
Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done. Philippians 4:6 (NLT) I met Mark on the Internet and during those first days of getting to know each other, we spent a great deal of time online,...
by Gerry Blumberg | May 7, 2010 | 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 | May 6, 2010 | Flashlight
I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world. John 16:33 (NIV) I thoroughly enjoyed speaking to the ladies of my church last Saturday at the annual Spring Tea. All...
