Scripture:  Luke 23:v. 33, 39-43 – And when they came to the place that is called The Skull, there they crucified Him, and the criminals, one on His right and one on His left... One of the criminals who were hanged, railed at Him saying, 'Are you not the Christ? Save yourself and us!'  But the other rebuked him saying 'Do you not fear God, since you are under the same sentence of condemnation? 'An...  Read More

Scripture: Matthew 26:6-13  - And when Jesus was in Bethany at the house of Simon the leper, a woman came to Him having an alabaster flask of very costly fragrant oil, and she poured it on His head as He sat at the table. But when His disciples saw it, they were indignant, saying, “Why this waste? For this fragrant oil might have been sold for much and given to the poor.” But when Jesus was aware ...  Read More

Scripture:  Psalm 34:18:  The Lord is near to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.In memory of our falling soldiersSaluting men and woman who placed our country on their shouldersChoosing an assignment that involves physical, mental, and emotional dangerFacing extreme missions while united with a team of American strangersJoining forces from different cultures, races, and r...  Read More

Scripture:  Psalm 92: 1 “It is good to give thanks to the LORD, and to sing praises to Your Name, O Most High”In the book, The Hallelujah Factor by Jack Taylor, he says that “God is at home in praise and when you and I choose to make God at home through praise, we invite Him to act at home. At home, He does what it is in His divine nature to do to bring healing and transformation.” Sometimes our p...  Read More

Scripture: Lamentations 3:22-23 - Through the Lord’s mercies we are not consumed, because His compassions fail not. They are new every morning; Great is Your Faithfulness.As parents age, their children begin to come face to face with the real thought of losing a parent, which can be scary. And, although, this adult child has a lifetime of memories, the thought of being without a parent is frighten...  Read More

Scripture:  Psalms 119:18 – Open thou mine eyes that I may behold wondrous things out of thy law.    Isaiah 26:3-4 – Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on Thee:  because he trusted in Thee.  Trust ye in the Lord forever; for in the Lord Jehovah is everlasting strength.  Hebrews 12:2 – Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith.During this time of the...  Read More

Scripture: Psalm 91:1-5 - He who dwells in the secret place of the Most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty. 2 I will say of the Lord, “He is my refuge and my fortress; My God, in Him I will trust.” 3 Surely He shall deliver you from the snare of the fowler and from the perilous pestilence.4 He shall cover you with His feathers, and under His wings you shall take refuge; His truth sh...  Read More

Scripture: James 5:16 - Confess your trespasses to one another, and pray for one another, that you may be healed. The effective, fervent prayer of a righteous man avails much.Intercessory prayer is not an upfront ministry. You have been entrusted to lift others up in prayer, submitting their requests to the only wise God! We shouldn’t take it lightly when we say to someone “I’ll pray for you!” Are...  Read More

Scripture:  John 17:21 says “…that they may all be one, just as you, Father, are in Me, and I in You, that they also may be in Us, so that the world may believe that You have sent Me.”“Time is significant because it is so rare” someone has stated.  Time can never be recycled, yet it is our friend. Time enables us to make wrongs – right, hurts to heal, attitudes to change and Christlike character t...  Read More

Scripture: Galatians 5:1 It is for freedom that Christ set us free; therefore, keep standing firm and do not be subject (entangled) again to a yoke of slavery.Prior to Christ finding us, we were slaves to sin. We were devoted to sin. Sin was our master. If you are honest some sin was enjoyable, irresistible and you may even miss it. Even though some sin felt good the consequences of sin did not. T...  Read More

Scripture:  Romans 1:v.16-17 -  For I am not ashamed of the gospel, for it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes, to the Jew first and also to the Greek.  For in it the righteousness of God is revealed from faith for faith, as it is written, "the righteous shall live by faith." With the hymn 'Bringing in The Sheaves' there is an anchor phrase [other than the chorus we know] wh...  Read More

Scripture:  2 Corinthians 4:17 -  For our light affliction, which is but for a moment,  is working for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory. My journey during my pain and suffering after back surgery.  In November of 2018 I turned 70 years old.  The next year I started having back problems.  It all started in January and continued until August 2019.  I prayed and prayed to the Lord,...  Read More

Scripture: II John 1:10-11 (NKJV) - If anyone comes to you and does not bring this doctrine, do not receive him into your house NOR greet him; for he who greets him shares in his evil deeds.Indeed, saints, my response to that deceived soul who visited me (in part I) was terse, and my countenance reflected impatience and a firm bit of annoyance.  However, lest I beat myself up too much by what I wi...  Read More

Scripture: I Peter 3:15,16 (NLT) - And if someone asks about your hope as a believer, always be ready to explain it. But do this in a gentle and respectful way.A few weeks ago, a visitor from a well-known cult rang my doorbell.  After looking through the peephole, I thought that it might be someone from my job, or a UPS driver delivering a package.  When I saw who the visitor was, I’m sure that th...  Read More

Scripture:  II Timothy 4:6 “For I am already being poured out as a drink offering, and the time of my departure is at hand.”The Master was searching for a vessel to use.  Before Him were many which one would He choose? “Take me” cried the gold one, “I’m shiny and bright, am of great value, and I do things just right.  My beauty and luster will outshine the rest and for someone like You, Master, go...  Read More

Scripture: Psalm 51:3, 10 HCSB - For I am conscious of my rebellion, and my sin is always before me. God, create a clean heart for me and renew a steadfast spirit in me.Repentance can be defined as “the action of repenting; sincere regret or remorse”. (Oxford Dictionary) I would describe it as admitting you are wrong and feeling very, very sorry about it or being sincerely apologetic for your acti...  Read More

Scripture:  Isaiah 9:6 – For unto us a child is born, unto us a Son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder:  and His name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, the Mighty God, the Everlasting Father, the Prince of Peace.Many people think that Jesus first existed in Bethlehem as a baby.  He existed before creation “in the beginning”.  Actually, through Him all things were made (John...  Read More

Scripture  Proverbs 31:25-30 - Strength and honor are her clothing; She shall rejoice in time to come. 26 She opens her mouth with wisdom, and on her tongue is the law of kindness. 27 She watches over the ways of her household, and does not eat the bread of idleness. 28 Her children rise up and call her blessed; Her husband also, and he praises her: 29 "Many daughters have done well, but you excel...  Read More