by Gerry Blumberg | Nov 22, 2020 | Flashlight
Let them praise the Lord for his great love and for the wonderful things he has done for them. For he satisfies the thirsty and fills the hungry with good things. Psalm 107:8-9 It’s about that time of year when the Fall decorations come down and the...
by Gerry Blumberg | Nov 11, 2020 | Flashlight
And don’t forget to do good and to share with those in need. These are the sacrifices that please God. Hebrews 13:16 (NLT) I facilitate a Ladies Bible Study at my church on Tuesday mornings. Because of COVID, we had to cancel in the Spring and postpone to late...
by Gerry Blumberg | Nov 5, 2020 | Flashlight
For God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control. 2 Timothy 1:7 (ESV) I realized last night that I have been fretting since Tuesday, anxious over the election returns. I spent way too much time watching the television yesterday, waiting for...
by Gerry Blumberg | Nov 2, 2020 | Flashlight
Do not be afraid or discouraged, for the Lord will personally go ahead of you. He will be with you; he will neither fail you nor abandon you. Deuteronomy 31:8 (NLT) Normally, the day before an election, I am excited, busy with Get Out The Vote, anticipating the...
by Gerry Blumberg | Oct 9, 2020 | Flashlight
Some people make cutting remarks, but the words of the wise bring healing. Proverbs 12:18 (NLT) The television screams words these days. Election rhetoric, racial tension, candidates and pundits, unceasing phone calls, signs and posters dotting the roadways,...
by Gerry Blumberg | Sep 21, 2020 | Flashlight
Obey the people who have authority in this world. Do this for the Lord. Obey the king, who is the highest authority. And obey the leaders who are sent by the king. They are sent to punish those who do wrong and to praise those who do right. So when you do good, you...
by Gerry Blumberg | Sep 12, 2020 | Flashlight
There is a time for everything, and everything on earth has its special season. Ecclesiastes 3:1 (NCV) Do you remember years ago when we had our colors done? The purpose was to find colors to accent hair, skin, and eye color to their best advantage when choosing...
by Gerry Blumberg | Aug 27, 2020 | Flashlight
Whatever is good and perfect is a gift coming down to us from God our Father, who created all the lights in the heavens. He never changes or casts a shifting shadow. James 1:17 (NLT) A nine-year-old girl joined her mother and aunt for a week of camp at Forest...
by Gerry Blumberg | Aug 15, 2020 | Flashlight
When the dove returned to him in the evening, there in its beak was a freshly plucked olive leaf! Then Noah knew that the water had receded from the earth. Genesis 8:11(NIV) I recently read the story of Noah and the ark during my quiet time, it gave me some...
by Gerry Blumberg | Jul 31, 2020 | Flashlight
I have told you these things, that in me you may have peace. In the world you have trouble; but cheer up! I have overcome the world. John 16:33 (WEB) Whoever thought we would be in lockdown for five months? I happened to be returning from a trip to see my...
