The kids and I had a talk this morning about why today is a day of remembrance. I showed them the videos of the bikers that are descending on D.C. (I tell you, I have never really wanted a motorcycle until today. I think being in that enormous mass of patriotism and honor would be … Continue reading Just Like Jesus
“Now it shall come to pass, if you diligently obey the voice of the Lord your God, to observe carefully all His commandments which I command you today, that the Lord your God will set you high above all nations of the earth. And all these blessings shall come upon you and overtake you, because … Continue reading If
John 3:16 is one of the most quoted verses in the entire Bible. It tells us "For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life." The passage goes on to say in verse 17 "For God did not send … Continue reading God is Love
It is my first year of homeschooling both kids and it's been an adjustment to say the least. On Wednesday Grace had a Social Studies lesson on "The Star Spangled Banner." We studied the origins and the history behind the song—which actually started out as a poem written during the War of 1812. As we … Continue reading Why I Cry
“Draw near to God and He will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners; and purify your hearts, you double-minded.” — James 4:8 God is for all men in all places for all time. He is omniscient (all-knowing), omnipresent (ever-present, everywhere) and omnipotent (all-powerful). He told us He would never leave us or … Continue reading Draw Near
All of my life, in every season—I have a reason to sing, I have a reason to worship.(Excerpt from Desert Song ©2008 Hillsong Music Publishing) The squeaky wheel gets the grease. It's always darkest before the dawn. A rolling stone gathers no moss. Cliches—all of them. They all serve their purpose and for the most … Continue reading Reason to Rejoice
I went to Walmart today (I know, big mistake) to fill a prescription that was supposed to be ready by 11:15am (It wasn't, but that's a story for another time.) I walked around and browsed to kill some time. As I crisscrossed through the store I passed a certain woman several times. She had the … Continue reading A Father’s Love
“Indeed the hour is coming, yes, has now come, that you will be scattered, each to his own, and you will leave me alone. And yet I am not alone, because the Father is with me. These things I have spoken to you, that in Me you may have peace. In the world you will … Continue reading Endurance
We had a special speaker in church last Sunday. He spoke on being unstoppable. The things that stop us and the things that urge us to press forward. After the events of the last month I feel pretty unstoppable. But I have been stopped before. By tiny, seemingly insignificant things. The children of Israel. God … Continue reading Unstoppable
Things Pondered 