Month: August 2013

I pray that out of his glorious riches he may strengthen you with power through his Spirit in your inner being, so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith. And I pray that you, being rooted and established in love, may have power, […]

Today is a day of mixed emotions for most. It’s the first day of school. I guess generally speaking Moms are happy, kids, not so much. But the emotions are more mixed than that. My Facebook is full of pictures of confused looking kids with […]

Last night Nicky and I watched 42. It’s the story of Jackie Robinson, the first black to play major league baseball. Right after World War 2, many blacks who had fought to help defeat Germany, Italy and Japan, returned to a segregated United States. The […]

During a movie I was watching last night one of the characters said, “Want to make God laugh, tell Him your plans.” Life is like that. At 64, I am not at the place I planned to be at this age. Upon careful thought, it’s […]

13 When Jesus came to the region of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, “Who do people say the Son of Man is?” 14 They replied, “Some say John the Baptist; 15 “But what about you?” he asked. “Who do you say I am?” 16 Simon Peter answered, “You are the Messiah, […]

God didn’t have to make the world so complex. He could have left a lot of things out. These things are not essential or necessary, but God threw them in anyway:1. Hugs2. Smiles3. So many shades of green.4. So many varieties of flowers.5. So many […]

Our grandkids are spending much of this week with us as their mom makes final preparations for school. She drops them off pretty early. My job is to make sure the door is unlocked so they can get in and rest before we start our […]

Hebrews 10:24-25 – And let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works, not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, and all the more as you see the Day drawing near. Some […]