by Gerry Blumberg | Oct 19, 2009 | Flashlight
Jesus turned around, and when he saw her he said, “Daughter, be encouraged! Your faith has made you well.” And the woman was healed at that moment. Matthew 9:22 (NLT) It seems like every time I sit down at the computer to write a blog, something comes up. Company...
by Gerry Blumberg | Sep 29, 2009 | Flashlight
And a voice from heaven said, “You are my dearly loved Son, and you bring me great joy.” Mark 1:11 (NLT) We had a wonderful, crazy, busy weekend in California celebrating birthdays of some of my favorite people. With never an idle moment the entire weekend, Saturday...
by Gerry Blumberg | Sep 21, 2009 | Flashlight
But as soon as they were at peace, your people again committed evil in your sight, and once more you let their enemies conquer them. Yet whenever your people turned and cried to you again for help, you listened once more from heaven. In your wonderful mercy, you...
by Gerry Blumberg | Sep 12, 2009 | Flashlight
For the LORD your God is a merciful God. He will not leave you or destroy you or forget the covenant with your fathers that he swore to them. Deuteronomy 4:31 (ESV) Do you have your act together? My friend thinks I do, but I know better. If you look like you have...
by Gerry Blumberg | Sep 11, 2009 | Flashlight
Do not despise these small beginnings, for the LORD rejoices to see the work begin, to see the plumb line in Zerubbabel’s hand.” Zechariah 4:10 (NLT) Eight years have passed since that fateful day. Have you forgotten? As the images flash across the television screen...
by Gerry Blumberg | Sep 8, 2009 | Flashlight
I have a cute Christmas tree day counter on my computer desktop that says it is 6 days until Christmas. House decorated? Christmas cards sent? Shopping done? Presents wrapped? Baking finished? Menus planned? Parties attended? Normally, at this point in the month, I...
by Gerry Blumberg | Sep 6, 2009 | Flashlight
Give all your worries and cares to God, for he cares about you. 1 Peter 5:7 (NLT) Some days are easier than others. The cry of a new baby just as you’ve gotten to sleep, the phone call from the doctor with test results, or sitting down to pay the bills realizing...
by Gerry Blumberg | Aug 28, 2009 | Flashlight
The steadfast love of the LORD never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness. “The LORD is my portion,” says my soul, “therefore I will hope in him.” Lamentations 3:22-24 (ESV) Some weeks...
by Gerry Blumberg | Aug 28, 2009 | Flashlight
The steadfast love of the LORD never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness. “The LORD is my portion,” says my soul, “therefore I will hope in him.” Lamentations 3:22-24 (ESV) Some weeks...
by Gerry Blumberg | Aug 21, 2009 | Flashlight
If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone. Romans 12:18 (NIV) The current health care debate got me all riled up today. But, it was on facebook, of all places. I responded to a thread of a friend that lives across the country. No one...
