"Dark am I, yet lovely, daughters of Jerusalem." (Song of Songs 1:5) For her daily devotions, Julie began singing the Scriptures. "As I sang, my heart and mind actually began to do and believe what I was singing about!" Through vocalizing God's Word in song, Julie wanted His truth to shed light on the things … Continue reading Daily Scripture Series – Nov. 13th
Daily Scripture Series – Nov. 12th
"The Lord is my portion; therefore I will wait for him." (Lamentations 3:24). When a country erupted in civil war, authorities conscripted a man into military service. However, he objected: "I don't want any part in destroying my country." So he left it. Because he didn't have proper visas, however, he eventually found himself stuck … Continue reading Daily Scripture Series – Nov. 12th
Daily Scripture Series – Nov. 10th
"You should not gloat over your brother in the day of his misfortune." (Obadiah 1:12). One of the deadliest wildfires in US history decimated the town of Lahaina, Hawaii, in August 2023, killing 99 people and destroying more than two hundred buildings. Still reeling from the devastation, residents experienced additional trauma when some looters pillaged … Continue reading Daily Scripture Series – Nov. 10th
His Grace Brings Us Hope
"Now may our Lord Jesus Christ himself, and God our Father, who loved us and gave us eternal comfort and good hope through grace, comfort your hearts and establish them in every good work and word." "May the Lord direct your hearts to the love of God and to the steadfastness of Christ." (2 Thessalonians … Continue reading His Grace Brings Us Hope
Daily Scripture Series – Nov. 9th
"The disciples were overjoyed when they saw the Lord." (John 20:20). Early winter 1941. The Sunday service had just concluded. As their father lingered at the little north-country church, his dad had his siblings walked the short distance home. When their father came up the snowy hill to the farmhouse, he was crying. He'd just … Continue reading Daily Scripture Series – Nov. 9th
Daily Scripture Series – Nov. 8th
"In God's great mercy he has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead." (1 Peter 1:3). Each fall when I was young kid, my Nan got the Sears Wishbook and the JC Penny Christmas catalogs. With great delight, I would joyfully take a look at … Continue reading Daily Scripture Series – Nov. 8th
No Thought Police 