"Everything was created through him; nothing-not one thing!- came into being without him. What came into existence was Life, and the Life was Light to live by. The Life-Light blazed out of the darkness; the darkness couldn't put it out." John 1:3-5 (MSG)Notice that...
"He was in the world, the world was there through him, and yet the world didn't even notice. He came to his own people, but they didn't want him." John 1:10-11 (MSG)The Son of God, the One who created our world, was among us, in our own neighborhood. He came to show...
"All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness." (2 Timothy 3:16, KJV)I used to teach children about story writing. I would give them two to three options of topics, and once...
John 14:16-17a "And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another advocate to help you and be with you forever — the Spirit of truth." (NIV 2011)If someone deposited a large amount of money in your account but didn't tell you, would it be of any use to you? Only...
John 14:26 – But the Advocate, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you all things and will remind you of everything I have said to you. (NIV 2011)Once upon a time, I lived under the illusion that we should treat people as they deserve. It...
This summer my daughter and her husband came to a momentous decision. They purchased a business, here in our small town, and decided to move in with me. Along with them came my 6 month old granddaughter, their two cats and two dogs. This now makes for 4 people, 7 dogs...
Exodus 16:4-5 "Then the Lord said to Moses, 'I will rain down bread from heaven for you. The people are to go out each day and gather enough for that day. In this way I will test them and see whether they will follow my instructions. On the sixth day they are to...