JUDGE NOT

JUDGE NOT “Judge not” in Matthew 7:1 is a favorite verse for many. Many people who do not know any other verses in the Bible can quote this one including atheists, college students and secular philosophers. It is often used to justify anything and everything. It is a...

“World at War”

“World at War” They said the World War I was the war to end all wars, but then came World War II, and after that there have been regional wars, social wars, and war for the hearts and minds of the human race.  But what is the reason for these wars?  While these war...

Put Faith into Practice

Put Faith Into Practice  (Today is Ash Wednesday)  We can see that water like a river that keeps flowing just as God’s grace keeps flowing and flowing. The Spirit then prepares our hearts and minds for God’s Plan. We can reflect on the past so we can go forward using...

Jump In!

Jump In! Our middle son has always been a bit of a daredevil. One day my sister-in-law, a former life guard, coaxed him into the shallow end of a swimming pool. He must have been about three years old. Standing near the edge, she entreated with outstretched...

In Times of Trouble

In Times of Trouble DAILY VERSE Blessed is the man who remains steadfast under trial, for when he has stood the test he will receive the crown of life, which God has promised to those who love him. James 1:12 DEVOTION Our trials produce patience and maturity and cause...