This is how you shall eat it, your loins girded, your sandals on your feet, and your staff in hand, and you shall eat hurriedly. It is the Passover of the Lord. — Exodus 12:11. Today’s scripture reminds us that God at time is like a caring mother. Before everyone goes on a long journey, they need…
I’ve Got This
We often refer to God as our Father — a kind, loving, but at times, stern parent. This morning I find myself wondering if God is that parent who taught us through love and discipline, what he thinks of me now that “I’ve all grown up.” Hasn’t he given me all the tools I need…
What Can I Do?
I called my friend David who was in the hospital and asked the question that I knew didn’t have a good answer, “What can I do for you?” David a comic to the end didn’t pause in his response, “A roll of twenties would be nice.” He, with his great sense of humor to the…
Sharp Tongue
From the same mouth come blessing and cursing. My brothers and sisters, this ought not be so. — James 3:10. I have a frog in my throat. He needs to hop on out of there, but until he does maybe it’s a lesson to be learned. Words are powerful weapons which should be used to criticize and…
Rest
Turn again to your rest,… — Psalm 116:6. Last week was an exhausting week, in fact August was an exhausting month in many respects. I am looking forward to this Labor Day weekend. Football begins, grills firing up, and breath of cooler air. But most of all I look forward to some rest. Even God rested,…