Philippians 4:6 Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. Romans 12:15b ….weep with those who weep. Many of you heard the news that there was yet another school shooting. My heart sank and it Read More
Ecclesiastes 2:24 A person can do nothing better than to eat and drink and find satisfaction in their own toil. This too, I see, is from the hand of God, I love to observe and enjoy times of fun. Sometimes they are planned, like a party or fun outing. Sometimes Read More
Joshua 24:15b … Choose this day whom you will serve, whether the gods your fathers served in the region beyond the River, or the gods of the Amorites in whose land you dwell. But as for me and my house, we will serve the LORD. Joshua from the Bible in Read More
Ecclesiastes 3:1, 4 For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven: a time to weep, and a time to laugh; a time to mourn, and a time to dance. We were noticing one of our grandsons was acting a bit out of character. He Read More
Proverbs 15:1 A soft answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger. The word ‘soft’ in Proverbs 15:1 is not weak or benign, but an answer that is kind, gentle, tender-hearted, with thought and calmness. It is a kind, thoughtful response that looks to build up not Read More
Matthew 5:4 Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted. A few weeks ago, I helped once again in a memorial service. It was a time to grieve the loss of someone to death and to celebrate their life and our love for them. Like most memorials, giving Read More
Proverbs 3:13-18 Blessed is the one who finds wisdom, and the one who gets understanding, for the gain from her is better than gain from silver and her profit better than gold. She is more precious than jewels, and nothing you desire can compare with her. Long life is in Read More
1 Thessalonians 5:18 Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. I was in Target this week with three of my grandkids. They were coming over for dinner and to hang out at our house for the evening. I had picked Read More
1 Thessalonians 5:21 But test everything; hold fast what is good. Growing up in a university professor’s home was quite an adventure. Most every experience was a learning adventure. We were trained to ask why and to figure out how things worked. I was there watching my dad working on the Read More
Proverbs 1:5 Let the wise hear and increase in learning, and the one who understands obtain guidance. As a kid it was instilled in me the joy, the fun, and the adventure of learning. My dad was a university professor. He taught thermodynamics and mechanical engineering. He was a very smart man Read More
