And this is my prayer, that your love may overflow more and more with knowledge and full insight to help you determine what really matters,… — Phillipians 1:9-10. A renown preacher in Arkansas used to take a scripture reading, tell you what it meant in ancient Greek, and then offer insight into to the “true”…
Food As A Symbol of Love
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…