Are you listening? Many conflicting voices compete to be heard today. Who are you listening to? For example, in the pandemic crisis leaders must choose whom to listen to among their many experts. They must choose which advisor to heed. Likewise, as citizens must also choose whom to listen to and follow. And that’s just one…
continue reading »The pandemic has disrupted much of our daily lives, but encouraging things are apparently happening too. Random reports indicate that the number of prayers being offered up to God have increased, even by some who share that they’ve neglected reading their Bible and prayer for years. God tells us, “If my people who are called by…
continue reading »I have been distracted and busy with health issues and moving. I finally have another post because as I read Psalm 27 this morning, I was struck once again at how timely the Word of God is. I’m blessed with how David’s words are so fitting for today. I hope it’s a blessing to…
continue reading »Our nation is mourning, struggling to deal with horrific, unprovoked attacks on human life. We’re sickened by the evil and wonder where and when the next attack will be. How can it happen in a safe place like WalMart? How can an activity be more innocent than buying school supplies? Too many questions go unanswered. Confusion and fear…
continue reading »We recently had a delightful, blessed reunion/vacation with our children and their families. The time together was a perfect balance of fellowship in a cabin built to sleep 30 and of outside activities. On a zip-line outing—Yes, I actually zip lined! That’s an accomplishment for this un-athletic being.—we went down a series of lines. At…
continue reading »In the middle of the night Friday night, I blurted out, “Robert, I don’t know where the bathroom is!” In my dream, I was in a large, gracious guest room of a beautiful home. I had just laid my head on the pillow and realized I didn’t know where the bathroom was. My frantic outcry…
continue reading »I believe that one of the most disliked, misunderstood, and even rejected passages in the Bible is Ephesians 5:22-24, “Wives, submit to your own husbands, as to the Lord. For the husband is head of the wife, as also Christ is head of the church; and He is the Savior of the body. Therefore, just…
continue reading »We shouldn’t be surprised when people don’t act like Christians if they don’t know and follow Jesus Christ. I realize that. And yet, I’m often deeply grieved by the evil that is rampant in our culture. I want to fight to restore Judeo-Christian norms. Wickedness abounds and is often championed. Disrespect for others is normal in the…
continue reading »Happy Valentine’s Day! To celebrate this day of love, I chose to post something our son Clay wrote. He gives tips on how to be a righteous husband. Clay wrote this to a young man to share some insights that made a major impact on his marriage. While it’s addressed to husbands, it’s not gender exclusive. The principles…
continue reading »Of all the people on the earth, God chose Abram. He called him out of his land, his family, and his idol-worshipping background. Then the Lord cut a covenant with him. He promised to be Abram’s shield and to give him an exceedingly great reward (Gen. 12:1)—i.e. to be His protector and His provision. Furthermore,…
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