by Gerry Blumberg | Jun 27, 2008 | Flashlight
Anyone who builds on that foundation may use a variety of materials—gold, silver, jewels, wood, hay, or straw. But on the judgment day, fire will reveal what kind of work each builder has done. The fire will show if a person’s work has any value. If the work...
by Gerry Blumberg | Jun 26, 2008 | Flashlight
You see me when I travel and when I rest at home. You know everything I do. You know what I am going to say even before I say it, Lord. You go before me and follow me. You place your hand of blessing on my head. Psalm 139:3-5 (NLT) I love visiting family but...
by Gerry Blumberg | Jun 20, 2008 | Flashlight
He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters, he restores my soul. He guides me in paths of righteousness for his name’s sake. Psalm 23:2-3 (NIV) I like to listen to talk radio while driving but I clicked the radio off...
by Gerry Blumberg | Jun 16, 2008 | Flashlight
“The master was full of praise. ‘Well done, my good and faithful servant. You have been faithful in handling this small amount, so now I will give you many more responsibilities. Let’s celebrate together! Matthew 25:21 (NLT)) As we lay side by side...
by Gerry Blumberg | Jun 6, 2008 | Flashlight
And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him. Colossians 3:17 (NIV) Although my calendar shows no earth-shattering schedule, this past week just flew by. Yesterday my dad arrived for...
by Gerry Blumberg | May 29, 2008 | Flashlight
God does all these things to a man— twice, even three times- to turn back his soul from the pit, that the light of life may shine on him. Job 33:29-30 (NIV) Today is Spa Day. My sweet husband gave me a birthday gift certificate for “the works” and I am...
by Gerry Blumberg | May 24, 2008 | Flashlight
Answer me quickly, O LORD; my spirit fails. Do not hide your face from me or I will be like those who go down to the pit. Psalm 143:7 (NIV) Depression. I don’t know much about it but I live with someone who does. Since meeting Mark on the Internet five years...
by Gerry Blumberg | May 20, 2008 | Flashlight
In his kindness God called you to share in his eternal glory by means of Christ Jesus. So after you have suffered a little while, he will restore, support, and strengthen you, and he will place you on a firm foundation.1 Peter 5:10 (New Living Translation) I love...
by Gerry Blumberg | May 14, 2008 | Flashlight
I was having a bad day last week…a really bad day. As I drove down the road, I whined to God about all that was going on. A verse learned long ago began to echo in my mind: This is the day which the LORD hath made; we will rejoice and be glad in it. Psalm 118:24 (KJV)...
by Gerry Blumberg | May 7, 2008 | Flashlight
Moses said to the LORD, “O Lord, I have never been eloquent, neither in the past nor since you have spoken to your servant. I am slow of speech and tongue.” Exodus 4:9 (NIV) I spent the day pondering the disciple, Stephen’s, final impassioned speech...