Psalm 150:1a "Praise the LORD." NIVI got a scare the other night. I was outside throwing scraps into the chicken yard when I heard the strangest sound. I stopped what I was doing. I listened. I heard it again, and then again. It was coming from the main corral. What...
Deuteronomy 6:6-9 "These commandments that I give to you today are to be upon your hearts. Impress them on your children. Talk about them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up. Tie them as symbols on your hands...
Matthew 1:18-20a; 24 "This is how the birth of Jesus Christ came about; His mother Mary was pledged to be married to Joseph, but before they came together, she was found to be with child through the Holy Spirit. Because Joseph her husband was a righteous man and did...
Luke 2:8-10 "And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. But the angel said to them, don’t be afraid. I...
Matthew 6:33 "But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well." NIVWith numerous dogs running about the place, I also have numerous water bowls spread about and these numerous dogs, drinking from their numerous bowls...
Song of Songs 2:1 "I am a rose of Sharon, a lily of the valleys." NIVDuring my years as a pastor I did many funerals and one thing which always struck me amidst the grief of the situation was the flowers and the affect they had upon the mourners. The beauty of the...
Matthew 24:4-5 "Jesus answered: Watch out that no one deceives you. For many will come in my name, claiming, I am the Christ, and will deceive many." NIVA friend sent me a hilarious on-line video. It featured a retriever type dog with a stick. The dog was almost wild...