“Prayer” in Psalms

“Prayer” in the Book of Psalms 31 times in the Book of Psalms is the word “Prayer” found.  That is enough times to read a new verse about “prayer” every day for a month! Sometimes it is found in the chapter heading.  At other times it is in the text of the psalm.  As youContinue reading ““Prayer” in Psalms”

Where Can I Find Wisdom?

Where Can I Find Wisdom? One daughter who heard her mother say, “According to this newspaper article, most automobile accidents occur within a fifteen-mile radius of home,” she wisely asked, “Mommy, then why don’t we move?”  While this example is humorous – it is true that oftentimes the perception of a young person can addContinue reading “Where Can I Find Wisdom?”

Running to the Tomb

Running to the Tomb “Peter therefore went forth, and that other disciple, and came to the sepulchre. So they ran both together: and the other disciple did outrun Peter, and came first to the sepulchre. And he stooping down, and looking in, saw the linen clothes lying; yet went he not in. Then cometh SimonContinue reading “Running to the Tomb”

Hearing, Learning, and Fearing

Hearing, Learning, and Fearing Moses is 120 years old.  His voice is still strong, mind still sharp, and his body is still capable.  He is told by God that he will get to peer over and get a peek at the Promised Land, but that he will not be able to go into the land.Continue reading “Hearing, Learning, and Fearing”

Snow Day Scriptures

Snow Day Scripture Verses Here are all the direct references to “Snow” in the Bible.  You could have your own “Snow Day” Bible Study with this… Exodus 4:6 And the LORD said furthermore unto him, Put now thine hand into thy bosom. And he put his hand into his bosom: and when he took itContinue reading “Snow Day Scriptures”

Be Like Zach

Be Like Zach Luke 19:10 For the Son of man is come to seek and to save that which was lost. Remember the days when people would say: “Be like Mike.”  On the basketball court, winning and work ethic could be found in Michael Jordan.  Kids would wear his shoes, shoot the ball like him,Continue reading “Be Like Zach”

The Gift of God (Part 2)

The Gift of God (Part 2) ‘One man in a church was boasting to his friend, “I could give $1,000.00 towards the building and not even feel it.” His friend replied, “Then give two or three thousand and feel it!”’ Everyone likes gifts.  Receiving gifts is a blessing but it even more blessed to beContinue reading “The Gift of God (Part 2)”

The Gift of God (Part 1)

The Gift of God (Part 1) What is the best gift you have ever been given?  Perhaps there are one or two very special gifts that someone has given to you.  We normally think of large monetary or material things.  Our family has been blessed to have received the gifts of a car and vanContinue reading “The Gift of God (Part 1)”

The Opposite of Worry

The Opposite of Worry Jesus taught in Matthew 6:26, “Behold the fowls of the air: for they sow not, neither do they reap, nor gather into barns; yet your heavenly Father feedeth them. Are ye not much better than they? Perhaps if we could understand the song birds, we could hear them say something likeContinue reading “The Opposite of Worry”

Discovering Joy

Discovering Joy Joy has been aptly defined in a simple and yet profound acrostic. Jesus, Others, You. I like that.  Consider the depth of joy as opposed to the shallowness of mere happiness.  Happiness is generally derived from outer circumstances, while joy comes from within.  Happiness is impacted by good or bad surroundings whereas joyContinue reading “Discovering Joy”