by Gerry Blumberg | Nov 10, 2006 | Flashlight
I like a good mystery, whether it is a movie, television program or book. I don’t like scary ones but the kind where you solve the “who done it.” Some of my favorite programs were Columbo and Mission Impossible and today, CSI. Yet, when unexplained...
by Gerry Blumberg | Nov 7, 2006 | Flashlight
Trust God from the bottom of your heart; don’t try to figure out everything on your own. Listen for God’s voice in everything you do, everywhere you go; he’s the one who will keep you on track. Proverbs 3:5-6 (The Message) Today will begin with a...
by Gerry Blumberg | Oct 31, 2006 | Flashlight
“Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want to test a man’s character, give him power.” Abraham Lincoln We are a week from Election Day and the frenzied attempt by both parties to win next week is everywhere: TV and radio spots, signs on...
by Gerry Blumberg | Oct 29, 2006 | Flashlight
I am still confident of this: I will see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living, Wait for the Lord; be strong and take heart and wait for the Lord. Psalm 27: 13-14 (NIV) I received these verses in an email before I took off for the hospital today and...
by Gerry Blumberg | Oct 22, 2006 | Flashlight
Then Jesus said, “Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you. Let me teach you, because I am humble and gentle at heart, and you will find rest for your souls.” Matthew 11:27-29 (NLT) We...
by Gerry Blumberg | Oct 18, 2006 | Flashlight
Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance. James 1:2-3 (NIV) Our friend and pastor, John, gave us this passage yesterday when he stopped by the hospital to visit...
by Gerry Blumberg | Oct 13, 2006 | Flashlight
We attended a Couples Retreat this week with new friends from our church. I discovered pine trees and mountains in the middle of Arizona and enjoyed near perfect weather with beautiful Fall days and nights. The topic for the retreat was Connecting with the Sacred. Our...
by Gerry Blumberg | Oct 7, 2006 | Flashlight
An excited group of hikers trekked single file down the side of the Grand Canyon. The destination was still some distance but night descended on the small band as the sun dipped below the rim. The guide switched on his flashlight, the rest of the group followed suit,...
by Gerry Blumberg | Oct 5, 2006 | Flashlight
The clip clop of horses echoed along the dusty road as the families and community remembered and celebrated the lives cut short of four young girls this week in Pennsylvania. More funerals will follow this week. This story struck a nerve in me as I listened to each...
by Gerry Blumberg | Oct 4, 2006 | Flashlight
Tears flowed as I listened to Good Morning America as a friend of the wife of the shooter in Pennsylvania described the seemingly good relationship in that family. They were all members of a prayer group, Moms in Touch, and this friend said she was shocked and...
