by Gerry | Oct 13, 2021 | Flashlight
My friends, I don’t feel that I have already arrived. But I forget what is behind, and I struggle for what is ahead. I run toward the goal, so that I can win the prize of being called to heaven. This is the prize that God offers because of what Christ Jesus has done....
by Gerry | May 7, 2016 | Flashlight
Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up. Galatians 6:9 (NIV) As much as I like the beginning of a new season whether that is the season on the calendar, school, Bible Study, MOPS, or even the elections,...
by Gerry | Apr 27, 2014 | Flashlight
Like a coating of silver dross on earthenware are fervent lips with an evil heart. Proverbs 26:23 (NIV) I stopped and paused while reading Proverbs the other day. I know what silver is and I like silver (other than I hate to polish it), but what is silver dross?...
by Gerry | Jun 29, 2013 | Flashlight
We can rejoice, too, when we run into problems and trials, for we know that they help us develop endurance. And endurance develops strength of character, and character strengthens our confident hope of salvation. Romans 5:3:4 (NLT) My word for 2013 is...
by Gerry | Jan 26, 2013 | Flashlight
I know, my God, that you examine our hearts and rejoice when you find integrity there. 1 Chronicles 29:17 (NLT) Endurance. Perseverance. Integrity. These words really test our mettle—what we are made of. Hard words. Often abandoned or ignored words. I know because I...
