“And let the beauty of the Lord our God be upon us, And establish the work of our hands for us; Yes, establish the work of our hands.” Ps. 90:17 (NKJV) I love beautiful things, don’t you? I haven’t always taken the time to notice God’s beauty, but lately,…
Read moreWe are to come BOLDLY to the throne of grace. But instead of coming boldly, we come barely. I don’t know why, but too often we allow our past mistakes; our sins, to affect our confidence in coming to God. So much so that some of us opt out of…
Read moreOne of the television programs we enjoy watching concerns a wealthy businessman who saves failing businesses. He meets with the owners of companies on the brink of bankruptcy and offers his help. First he gets to know all the people involved. Then he studies the day to day operations. Lastly…
Read moreYears ago my teenage daughter proudly announced “Mom, did you know the Lord’s Prayer is in the Bible?” I gave her a very puzzled look and wondered why this was suddenly a revelation. She had grown up in the church, gone to Sunday School since she was a baby, attended…
Read more“You don’t give yourself enough credit.” She said it quietly, without much emphasis, simply stating what she considered a fact. Before I could respond she continued, “I haven’t tasted anything you cooked that wasn’t good.” My friend visited me for the first time a few summers ago. It was a…
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