At night or whenever we leave the house, Monieca and I set our burglar alarm. It gives us a sense of security when we’re sleeping or when we’re gone and the house is empty. Several weeks ago we were out of town and our daughter accidentally set it off. A York County Sheriff’s officer checked… Read More »
Wanting and Praying
Read the following Bible verse several times: Romans 10:1 “Brethren, my heart’s desire and my prayer to God for them (the Jewish people) is for their salvation.” Having read this verse several times, what is God saying to you? ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ Answer these questions: What is the connection between what we “desire” and what we… Read More »
Begging for Jesus
Read the following Bible verse several times: II Corinthians 5:20 “we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God were making an appeal through us; we beg you on behalf of Christ, be reconciled to God.” Having read this verse several times, what is God saying to you? ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ Answer these questions: What is an… Read More »
What A Burden
Read the following Bible verse several times: Romans 9:1-4a “I am telling the truth in Christ, I am not lying, my conscience testifies with me in the Holy Spirit, that I have great sorrow and unceasing grief in my heart. For I could wish that I myself were accursed, separated from Christ for the sake… Read More »
Winners and Losers
The Kentucky, Syracuse, North Carolina, and Kansas basketball teams all have things in common this season. They each won their conference regular season championship, but lost in their respective conference tournaments. From a basketball perspective, those losses don’t mean a whole lot. The first three received number one seeds in the upcoming NCAA national championship… Read More »
Love That Never Dies
Read the following Bible verse several times: Ephesians 6:24 “Grace be with all those who love our Lord Jesus Christ with incorruptible love” Having read this verse several times, what is God saying to you? ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ Answer these questions: Some translations use “undying” instead of “incorruptible” to describe the type of love we are… Read More »
Helping the Next Generation
My kids are helping me face the limits of time and the importance of legacies. Let me explain. Monieca and I took Liam and Jacqueline to a studio to have photographs taken. They’re moving to Italy this summer and we’re making the most of our time together before the move. The pictures turned out great,… Read More »
Hearing and Obeying
Read the following Bible verse several times: Psalm 81:11 “But My people did not listen to My voice, And Israel did not obey Me.” Having read this verse several times, what is God saying to you? _________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________ Answer these questions: What is the connection between listening and obeying? What connection exists between listening to… Read More »
Talking and Walking
Read the following Bible verse several times: James 3:2 “For we all stumble in many ways. If anyone does not stumble in what he says, he is a perfect man, able to bridle the whole body as well.” Having read this verse several times, what is God saying to you? ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ Answer these questions:… Read More »
Birthdays and Smiles
Tuesday was my grandson Liam’s second birthday. He and his mom are staying with us this week, so before I left for the office I was able to wish him “happy birthday.” He had gotten up earlier and was playing in bed with his mom when I entered the room to say good bye. He… Read More »
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