"Now, our God, hear the prayers and petitions of your servant." (Daniel 9:17). Brenda and Eddie got in the car and began their Thursday evening ritual. "Where would you like to eat?" "Oh, Eddie, I don't care, anywhere is fine, really." Eddie's been here before, "Okay, how about The Windmill?" Brenda bristles, "No, anywhere but … Continue reading Daily Scripture Series – Dec. 2nd
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Daily Scripture Series – Dec. 1st
"You are the God who sees me." (Genesis 16:13) When Sun's husband had a stroke, her life took a dramatic turn. She found herself having to assist her husband with the activities of daily living and cope with his emotional outbursts. For seventeen years, she'd faithfully cared for her husband. When a fall hastened his … Continue reading Daily Scripture Series – Dec. 1st
Advent 2025 – Day 1 – Nov. 30th
Well, here we are again, that time of year when we prepare ourselves for the coming celebration of the birth of our Lord and Savior, and as always I'll be doing a Daily Advent Series. Today is the first day of Advent and I ask that you join me in preparing for the birthday of … Continue reading Advent 2025 – Day 1 – Nov. 30th
Daily Scripture Series – Nov. 30th
"Faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see." (Hebrews 11:1) In the late nineteenth century, few people had access to the great sequoia groves in the United States, and many didn't believe the reports of the massive trees. In 1892, however, four lumberjacks ventured into the Big … Continue reading Daily Scripture Series – Nov. 30th
Daily Scripture Series – Nov. 29th
"It was good for me to be afflicted so that I might learn your decrees." (Psalm 119:71) The brain is remarkably small, but stress can make it even smaller. Recent research has revealed that cumulative stress can shrink the prefrontal cortex, the part of the brain responsible for managing emotions, impulses, and social interactions. This … Continue reading Daily Scripture Series – Nov. 29th
Daily Scripture Series – Nov. 28th
"The soothing tongue is a tree of life." (Proverbs 15:4) As a young man, journalist Sebastian Junger traveled to the United States and wrote about it. One day in the 1980's, he entered a restroom in the Florida Keys and found hateful graffiti scrawled on the walls. Most of it targeted Cuban immigrants. But one … Continue reading Daily Scripture Series – Nov. 28th
No Thought Police 