Listen or Not

by | Aug 15, 2009 | Flashlight

Then he added, “Son of man, let all my words sink deep into your own heart first. Listen to them carefully for yourself. Then go to your people in exile and say to them, ‘This is what the Sovereign Lord says!’ Do this whether they listen to you or not.” Ezekiel...

WAIT

by | Aug 9, 2009 | Flashlight

While rummaging through my bookshelf trying to make room for one more book, I pulled out a devotional journal and noticed a piece of paper stuck in the back flyleaf. It was a copy of the poem, WAIT, by Russell Kelfer. As I reread the simple words, it reminded me of...

World Events

by | Aug 7, 2009 | Flashlight

Praise the name of God forever and ever, for he has all wisdom and power. He controls the course of world events. Daniel 2:20-21a (NLT) Aren’t you glad someone is in control? When I turn on the TV or open my email, I’m inundated with reports on health care...

Week of Fun

by | Aug 5, 2009 | Flashlight

Every time I think of you, I give thanks to my God. Philippians 1:3 (NLT) Early morning hugs, golf cart rides to see the “jackbunnies” and javelina, craft day with Miss Jan, back flips into the pool, peanut butter cookie baking lesson, making bead...

Truce

by | Jul 30, 2009 | Flashlight

Grandchildren are the crown of the aged. Proverbs 17:6   ESV The landscape is dotted with high drama consisting of tears, scowls, tattling, territorial rights, negotiations, and compromise. Do you think I am describing the situation in Israel? No, pretend you are a...

Life Instructions

by | Jul 22, 2009 | Flashlight

No, O people, the Lord has told you what is good, and this is what he requires of you: to do what is right, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God. Micah 6:8 (NLT) Do you ever notice that sometimes things don’t turn out exactly like you think they will?...

Sunshade`

by | Jul 13, 2009 | Flashlight

The Lord himself watches over you! The Lord stands beside you as your protective shade. Psalm 121:5 (NLT) It is HOT! This shouldn’t surprise me since I live in the desert, yet each summer I have to get back into a “hot weather” routine. It is...

King?

by | Jul 7, 2009 | Flashlight

You thrill me, LORD, with all you have done for me!  I sing for joy because of what you have done. O Lord, what great works you do! And how deep are your thoughts. Psalm 92:4-5 (NLT) In a few minutes, Michael Jackson’s memorial service will begin. As I was...

In God We Trust

by | Jul 4, 2009 | Flashlight

Only by your power can we push back our enemies; only in your name can we trample our foes. I do not trust in my bow: I do not count on my sword to save me. You are the one who gives us victory over our enemies; you disgrace those who hate us. O God, we give glory to...

So Much

by | Jun 29, 2009 | Flashlight

   Dear children, let’s not merely say that we love each other; let us show the truth by our actions. 1 John 3:18 (NLT) It was not the first time but this time it made me stop and think when Mark said, “I love you but I don’t think you understand how...