Happy Valentine’s Day!
Yea, brother, let me have joy of thee in the Lord: refresh my bowels in the Lord. Philemon 1:20 Can you imagine this holiday during Bible times? It definitely would have a different impression to see a wad of intestines on a card. Scripture refers to the bowels when it talks about tenderness and compassion.…
Ground Hog Day! Candlemas Day!
The prestigious prognosticator, Punxatawny Phil, saw his shadow today, which means we have 6 more weeks of Winter! Even though I am certain that the weather and the seasons (especially in the calendarically challenged state of California) have nothing to do with a rodent and his shadow, I am so glad that this winter has…
The Best Gifts Ever
Recently, at a Christmas party, I was asked about the best gifts I have ever given and the best ones I have gotten. I have been given more than my fair share over the years and since one of my love languages is gift giving, I had to think long and hard about this. I…
Merry Christmas 2016
Mohler Memories 2016 (a mild parody of the 12 days of Christmas) Oh! the 1st Mohler memory that this year brings to me: A Chicago Cubs World Series victor y! Oh! the 2nd Mohler memory that this year brings to me: 2 years of marriage for Connor & Emily (Connor is a Youth Pastor in…
November Gratitude Stone 30 life tomorrow
Psalm 22:3 God inhabits the praises of His people Ps. 16:11 You make known to me the path of life: in your presence there is fullness of joy; at your right hand are pleasures forevermore. Prov. 118:24 The Lord has done it this very day; let us rejoice today and be glad. Prov 17:22 A…
November Gratitude Stone 29 Peace
Col. 3:15 And let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to which indeed you were called in one body. And be thankful Phil4:7 The peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus. I think the Bible points out that the best path to peace is…
November Gratitude Stone 28 Protection
Psalm 91 1 Whoever dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty 2 I will say of the Lord, He is my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust. 3 Surely he will save you from the fowler’s snare and from the deadly pestilence.…
November Gratitude Stone 27 Mulligans
Anne Shirley “Isn’t it nice to think that tomorrow is a new day with no mistakes in it yet?” • L.M. Montgomery Micah 7:18 Who is a God like you, who pardons sin and forgives the transgression of the remnant of his inheritance? You do not stay angry forever but delight to show mercy. Ps.…
November Gratitude Stone 26 Acceptance
When I was in high school my youth group had a sunrise service at the beach one Easter. There was a large wooden cross and we were challenged to write down some of our sins on a 3×5 card and nail them to that cross. Later in that time of worship we were encouraged to…
November Gratitude Stone 25 Promises
2 Cor. 1:20 For no matter how many promises God has made, they are “Yes” in Christ. And so through him the “Amen” is spoken by us to the glory of God. Do I trust God and His promises? The only way to know if faith is genuine is to see how it holds up…