Month: July 2025

What is faith? It is the confident assurance that something we want is going to happen. It is the certainty that what we hope for is waiting for us, even though we cannot see it up ahead.Hebrews 11:1 Living Bible *** The worship service we watched on Sunday featured this song. I had never, to…

Here on earth you will have many trials and sorrows; but cheer up, for I have overcome the world.”John 16:33b Living Bible *** Years ago, I heard someone say that if you can’t sleep at night, pray. If the devil is keeping you awake, that is the last thing he wants you to do. And…

And this is love: that we walk in obedience to his commands. As you have heard from the beginning, his command is that you walk in love.2 John 6 NIV *** One misconception is that if we follow God in the life of faith, and that means obedience – that we read His Word, we’re obedient, we pray,…

Both day and night belong to you;you made the starlight and the sun.Psalm 74:16 NLT *** As an effort to loosen the Eustachian blockage, I’m taking large doses of prednisone and Sudafed. Insomnia is a side effect of both medications. Probably inevitable given the circumstances. Most of us can handle one sleepless night. I can still…

Cathy texted me. “Hi Have you stopped writing your blog?” Yes. No. Maybe. I don’t know. I told her I’d hit pause, hoping that was true. What is true is that the last 2+ months have been one thing after another. First, a wonderful vacation with difficult physical challenges. Then a month of Covid with…

*** “True patriotism springs from a belief in the dignity of the individual, freedom and equality not only for Americans but for all people on earth.” Eleanor Roosevelt *** When we say, ‘One nation under God, with liberty and justice for all’,we are talking about all people. We either ought to believe it or quit…

The twenty-four elders fall down before Him who sits on the throne, and they worship Him who lives forever and ever; and they throw down their crowns before the throne, saying,“Worthy are You, our Lord and God, to receive the glory and the honor and the power; for You created all things, and because of…

Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves;ensure justice for those being crushed.Yes, speak up for the poor and helpless,and see that they get justice.Proverbs 31:8-9 NLT *** “We have a right to protest for what is right. That’s all we can do. There are people hurting, there are people suffering, so we have…

It was by Him that everything was created: the heavens, the earth, all things within and upon them, all things seen and unseen, thrones and dominions, spiritual powers and authorities. Every detail was crafted through His design, by His own hands, and for His purposes.Colossians 1:16 The Voice *** He created the flavors! He created the colors. He created…