Proverbs 3:5-6 - Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight. (NASB)After two weeks in Florida, USA, away from the winter, with our only concern being how we...
1 Peter 2:9 - But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people belonging to God, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light. (NIV)I was recently with some sports fans who were watching...
Hebrews 13:16 "Make sure you don't take things for granted and go slack in working for the common good; share what you have with others. God takes particular pleasure in acts of worship -- a different kind of "sacrifice" -- that take place in kitchen and workplace and...
James 3:4 - A small rudder on a huge ship in the hands of a skilled captain sets a course in the face of the strongest winds. (MSG)We enjoy the lake that is in our city as much as we can. Having a boat is an added bonus in our lives, and we are very grateful for the...
Deuteronomy 8:7 - For the Lord your God is bringing you into a good land -- a land with streams and pools of water, with springs flowing in the valleys and hills. (NIV)I recently was at an event where there were young children. One of the children wanted to show me...
Romans 1:14 - For I have a great sense of obligation to people in both the civilized world and the rest of the world, to the educated and uneducated alike. (NLT)I belong to a writers group, and each month, we meet for a time of prayer, fellowship, and encouragement...
Daniel 4:3 - How great are his signs, how powerful his wonders! His kingdom will last forever, his rule through all generations. (NLT)We have reached the time for our youngest son to begin the process of getting a driver's licence. As we sat together studying for his...