“Look to the Lord and His strength; seek His face always.” Psalm 105:4 NIV Dependence on God is elevating to any person, not diminishing. My thoughts and comments today are about “a declaration of dependence.” On this date in 1776, a Continental Congress representing the thirteen American colonies ratified a […]
In observance of a special day in our own nation’s legacy, and the continued timeliness of these reflections in viewing world events in so many places struggling with political, economic, and religious upheaval, I am posting my comments shared previously, July 3, 2009 – “Of God and Governments.” It is […]
“Everyone helped his neighbor, and said . . ‘Be of good courage.’” Isaiah 41:6 NKJV Courage correctly assesses the risk, knows the cost, and acts boldly in a worthy manner. My thoughts and comments today are about “encouraging courage.” Everyone needs encouragement, some more than others. Encouragement is very much […]
“Did God really say, ‘You must not eat from any tree in the garden’?” Genesis 3:1 NIV Truth does not require argument or defense; it does, however, require your conviction. My thoughts and comments today are about “lies and half truths.” The practice of truth seems an increasingly rare commodity. […]
“Only by dying could Jesus break . . the power of death.” Hebrews 2:14 NLT Death releases the fuller expression and greater extension of the life of faith. My thoughts and comments today are about being “fully alive.” What could be a more challenging and sensitive subject than death? As […]