"These two things are unchangeable because it is impossible for God to lie. Therefore, we who have fled to him for refuge can have great confidence." Hebrews 6:18 NLTHe spread the cell phone bill before her on the table. Earlier, he had perused the calls. He had his...
"Look at those who are honest and good, for a wonderful future awaits those who love peace." Psalm 37:37 NLT Being honest isn't easy or convenient.I had purchased a new pickup, and the payments were stretching my budget. After making one payment, I discovered twenty...
"Remember the Scripture that says, 'Whoever divorces his wife, let him do it legally, giving her divorce papers and her legal rights'? Too many of you are using that as a cover for selfishness and whim, pretending to be righteous just because you are 'legal.' Please,...
This is the second Wed. he has come in and sat down in the last pew on the right;Before I could get down from the pulpit to say hello, he'd be through the door and out of site.He was a pitiful sight to behold with his ragged clothes and long unkempt beard and...
"An honest answer is like a kiss on the lips." (Prov. 24:26 NIV)It always pays to be honest.Even when you wouldn't have been caught anyway.Especially at Christmastime.Recently our female golden retriever paid a special visit to a male dog owned by a local golden...
Our family was Christmas shopping in the clothing department of a large department store when our nine year old son, Bradley, shouted, "Money!" Rolled up with a rubber band was a substantial amount of cash, apparently dropped unknowingly by its owner. The money had...
While writing about the seven seven heavenly virtues, I was a little surprised the virtue of honesty is not on the "official list" passed down from the 6th century. You'll see why I wanted to deal with this, as it certainly is a worthy virtue to consider.I recently...