During the 1970s, I travelled extensively for the company for which I worked. Usually, I could count on my reserved room being ready and waiting when I arrived. But this was not always the case. One of the most memorable times was a trip to Damascus, Syria, in October...
"Do not fear, O land, rejoice and be glad, for the Lord has done great things." (Joel 2:21. ESV) "The Lord has done great things for us; we are glad." (Psalm 126:3 ESV)I heard this song for the first time last night. It's called Look What You've Done by Tasha...
My first indication that I might have a problem happened at school. I had an important meeting with a parent and our principal, and I forgot all about it. Even when I was called into the office, I couldn't remember why I was there. To say that my principal was angry...
"He answered me, 'I am all you need. I give you My loving-favor. My power works best in weak people.' I am happy to be weak and have troubles so I can have Christ's power in me." (2 Corinthians 12:9 NLV)For the umpteenth time, I found myself inwardly crying out, "O...
"because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance." (James 1:3 NIV)It had been hot and muggy in the mornings for this last week, but this morning the weather was better. The air was cool and smelled sweet. The sun was slowly rising from behind the...
What a stunning reversal in normal summer weather patterns took place in late June, 2021! Rather than shivering and trying to keep dry on a typical camping trip, everyone in the USA Pacific Northwest was desperately trying to cope with the record-shattering 116°F...
"The LORD is my Shepherd; I shall not want. He makes me lie down in green pastures. He leads me beside still waters." (Psalms 23:1-2 ESV)Like a loving Shepherd, God provided a beautiful garden as a home for Adam and Eve, His newly created little flock. The Creator...