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“As a father has compassion on his children,so the Lord has compassion on those who fear Him.” Psalm 103:13 “The father of a righteous son will rejoice greatly,and one who fathers a wise son will delight in him.” Proverbs 23:24 “Fathers, don’t stir up anger in your children, but bring them up in the trainingContinue reading “A Father’s Love”

“…God is not a God of disorder but of peace…” 1 Corinthians 14:33 “But godliness with contentment is a great gain.For we brought nothing into the world,and we can take nothing out.” 1 Timothy 6:6-7 Too many things complicate our space. Too many busy activities take the energy we could use for more rewarding adventures.ComplicatedContinue reading “Simplify”

“For you are saved by grace through faith, and this is not from yourselves; it is God’s gift—  not from works, so that no one can boast.” Ephesians 2:8-9 “But He said to me, ‘My grace is sufficient for you, for power is perfected in weakness.’ Therefore, I will most gladly boast all the moreContinue reading “God’s Grace”

“A man’s steps are established by the Lord,and He takes pleasure in his way.Though he falls, he will not be overwhelmed,because the Lord holds his hand.” Psalm 37:23-24 “If we live by the Spirit, let us also keep in step with the Spirit.” Galatians 5:25 (ESV) “In all your ways acknowledge him,    and he will makeContinue reading “Taking the Stairs”

“Jesus told him, ‘I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me.’” John 14:6 “Many false prophets will rise up and deceive many.” Matthew 24:11 Over the course of a week, I received multiple phone calls from a woman I didn’t know. She had gotten aContinue reading “Wrong Numbers”

“…Yet I am not alone, because the Father is with Me.  I have told you these things so that in Me you may have peace. You will have suffering in this world. Be courageous! I have conquered the world.” John 16:32b-33 (HCSB) In this life we will have trouble. We are not promised an easyContinue reading “Be Courageous”

“Her sons rise up and call her blessed.Her husband also praises her:‘Many women are capable,but you surpass them all!’” Proverbs 31:28-29 “As a mother comforts her son,so I will comfort you,and you will be comforted in Jerusalem.” Isaiah 66:13 Then He went down with them and came to Nazareth and was obedient to them. HisContinue reading “The Love of a Mother”

“Yet I call this to mind,and therefore I have hope:ח KhetBecause of the Lord’s faithful lovewe do not perish,for His mercies never end.They are new every morning;great is Your faithfulness!” Lamentations 3:21-23 “Rejoice in hope; be patient in affliction; be persistent in prayer.” Romans 12:12 “The Lord values those who fear Him,those who put theirContinue reading “Hope in the Lord”

“So we must not get tired of doing good, for we will reap at the proper time if we don’t give up.” Galatians 6:9 “Therefore encourage one another and build each other up as you are already doing.” 1 Thessalonians 5:11 I’ve had the opportunity to get to know many people from far away whomContinue reading “Virtual Meetings with Friends”

“Abundant peace belongs to thosewho love Your instruction;nothing makes them stumble.” Psalm 119:165 “Mankind, He has told you what is goodand what it is the Lord requires of you:to act justly,to love faithfulness,and to walk humbly with your God.” Micah 6:8 Each day we move along the stepping stones of our lives. Some steps areContinue reading “Stepping Stones”