Matthew 6:22, 23 (Amplified Bible) – “The eye is the lamp of the body. So if your eye is sound, your entire body will be full of light.  But if your eye is unsound, your whole body will be full of darkness. If then the very light in you your […] [READ MORE]

Genesis 31:41 - “I have been twenty years in your house, I served you these fourteen years for your two daughters, and six for your cattle, and you have changed my wages ten times.”  I just read a story about a groundbreaking, precedent setting court case that will affect pre-nuptial agreements […] [READ MORE]

Psalm 23:2 (Amplified Bible) – “He makes me lie down in [fresh, tender] green pastures.”  Go Green!  You’ve probably noticed that Go Green is everywhere!  As I’m driving my daughter to school I see a big sign for a construction project, Going Green!  On the back of the envelopes for my […] [READ MORE]

Revelation 3:20 "Behold, I stand at the door, and knock".  I heard a story today about a new pastor that was visiting the homes of his parishioners. At one house, it seemed obvious that someone was home, but no one answered the door as he continued to knock. So, this pastor […] [READ MORE]

Colossians 3:15 (Amplified Bible) - "And let the peace (soul harmony which comes) from Christ rule (act as umpire continually) in your hearts [deciding and settling with finality all questions that arise in your minds, in that peaceful state] to which as [members of Christ's] one body you were also […] [READ MORE]

Hebrews 12:2 - "Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; Who for the joy that was set before Him endured the cross"  Tight rope walker, Mike Wallenda, says he finds it hard to visit a new place without envisioning a wire strung over his head.  As a six […] [READ MORE]

Psalm 48:14 – “For this God is our God for ever and ever; He will be our guide even unto death”.   Though so many people use their GPS these days for travel, every once in a while the occasion arises when we need to follow someone.  Having used both to reach […] [READ MORE]

 Colossians 3:15 (Amplified Bible) "And let the peace (soul harmony which comes) from Christ rule (act as umpire continually) in your hearts [deciding and settling with finality all questions that arise in your minds, in that peaceful state] to which as [members of Christ's] one body you were also called […] [READ MORE]

Philippians 1:7 - "Even as it is meet [righteous, proper] for me to think this of you all, because I have you in my heart."  Did you know your children are in your heart?  You carry your children in your heart the same way God carries you in His heart.  You […] [READ MORE]

Matthew 22:37, 39 - "Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind, and though shalt love they neighbor as thyself".   In the not so distant past, my family, especially my daughter, was amazed to find that I had […] [READ MORE]

Have you ever made the wrong decision because of the wrong reason?  In 1 Kings 19, Elijah made a wrong decision because of "his enemy" called fear.  A woman named Jezebel made one threat against him, and Elijah "went a days journey into the wilderness, and requested that he might […] [READ MORE]

Galatians 5:22-23 "But the fruit of the Spirit [the work that His presence within accomplishes] is...self control (self restraint)..."  Many of you might remember the incident a couple of Sundays ago after the San Francisco 49-ers and Detroit Lions football game between the two head coaches.  The story monopolized the football […] [READ MORE]

Philippians 4:8 (The Living Bible) - "Fix your thoughts on what is true and honorable and right.  Think about things that are pure and lovely and admirable.  Think about things that are excellent and worthy of praise."  The Outdoor Association of America has been overseeing an inspirational and optimistic billboard campaign […] [READ MORE]

Proverbs 15:1 "A soft answer turns away wrath, but grievous words stir up anger."  Had anyone "push your buttons" lately?  Or have you felt like mouthing off in the last day or two?  Or raised your voice at your kids this week?  I have.  How did it go?  First, I started […] [READ MORE]

Romans 1:20 - "For the invisible things of God, from the creation of the world are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even this eternal power and Godhead, so that they are without excuse"  Last week, I was sitting on my back porch, feeling very overwhelmed about […] [READ MORE]

Colossians 3:15 (Amplified Bible) - "And let the peace [soul harmony which comes] from Christ rule (act as umpire continually) in your hearts [deciding and settling with finality all questions that arise in your minds."  Sadly, my brother Robby went home to be with the Lord this past New Year's Eve  […] [READ MORE]