Though the fig tree does not bud and there are no grapes on the vines, though the olive crop fails and the fields produce no food, though there are no sheep in the pen and no cattle in the stalls, yet I will rejoice in the LORD, I will be joyful in God my Savior. […]
It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery. Galatians 5:1 NIV Can you think of any better way to celebrate the 4th than eating 70 hot dogs? Joey Chestnut, 16-time winner and competitive eating legend, returned to […]
The wind blows wherever it pleases. You hear its sound, but you cannot tell where it comes from or where it is going. So it is with everyone born of the Spirit. John 3:8 NIV Surprise! Undoubtedly, this one simple word has been shouted millions upon millions of times throughout the years to birthday […]
Go to the ant, you sluggard; consider its ways and be wise! It has no commander, no overseer or ruler, yet it stores its provisions in summer and gathers its food at harvest. Prov 6:6-8 NIV What sounds define summer for you? Those who have camped outdoors would probably rate the chirping of crickets […]
As the deer pants for the water brooks, So my soul pants for You, God. My soul thirsts for God, for the living God; When shall I come and appear before God? Psalm 42:1-2 NASB2020 What is the greatest obsession that drives your day? It might be getting that job promotion you have been wanting, […]
When the day of Pentecost came, they were all together in one place. Suddenly a sound like the blowing of a violent wind came from heaven and filled the whole house where they were sitting. They saw what seemed to be tongues of fire that separated and came to rest on each of them. All […]
Better one handful with tranquility than two handfuls with toil and chasing after the wind. Ecc 4:6 “Spring being a tough act to follow, God created June.” (AI Bernstein) Spring was anything but relaxing if you lived in the path of a busy tornado season or had kids in school. Memorial Day unofficially marks the […]
Take up each of you a stone upon his shoulder, according to the number of the tribes of the people of Israel, that this may be a sign among you. When your children ask in time to come, ‘What do those stones mean to you?’ then you shall tell them that the waters of the […]
Photo by Rahul Sapra They are justified freely by his grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus. God presented him as the mercy seat by his blood, through faith, to demonstrate his righteousness, because in his restraint God passed over the sins previously committed. Romans 3:24-25 How would you like your child’s […]
Photo by Holly Adams So now I charge you in the sight of all Israel and of the assembly of the LORD and in the hearing of our God: Be careful to follow all the commands of the LORD your God, that you may possess this good land and pass it on as an inheritance […]