A Daughters Rejection

A Daughters Rejection

Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you (Col. 3:13 NLV). When we were children, our father repeatedly promised to come and get my brother and me for a visit with him. He would never...
Why Not Me?

Why Not Me?

Enjoy serving the Lord, and he will give you what you want. Depend on the Lord; trust him, and he will take care of you (Psalm 37:4-5, New Century Bible). Everybody was taking trips, going on cruises, having fun, and living large. Even attending national conventions...
Distress Call

Distress Call

Help me, O Lord my God! Save me because of your unfailing love (Psalm 109:26, New Living Translation of the Bible). I was watching a cartoon with my great-grandson. Over and over, sirens blared, and wheels screeched as a little pet chicken repeatedly got into trouble....
His Strength Brings Victory

His Strength Brings Victory

I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me (Philippians 4:13, New King James Version). I thought broadcasting was my calling. The career had its perks, but after a few years I realized it was not for me. While working in the financial aid department in a...
Love And Hate

Love And Hate

To every thing there is a season, and time to every purpose under the heaven…A time to love, and a time to hate (Ecclesiastes 3:1, 8a). Solomon teaches that there is an appropriate season (duration) and time (point in time) for every activity in which mankind engages....
Choices And Consequences

Choices And Consequences

I call heaven and earth to record this day against you, that I have set before you life and death, blessing and cursing: therefore, choose life, hat both thou and thy seed may live (Deuteronomy 30:19, KJV). Parents want the best for their children. They set boundaries...