"Before a downfall the heart is haughty." (Proverbs 18:12) John Taylor was a British eye surgeon in the 1700's who, driven by arrogance, fabricated a prestigious reputation. He pursued celebrities and became the personal eye doctor for King GeorgeII. Taylor traveled the country performing medical shows that promised miracle cures, often escaping towns under the … Continue reading Daily Scripture Series – Jan. 23rd

"Give generously to the needy...and do so without a grudging heart." (Deuteronomy 15:10) "Why are you crying" The question was asked by a volunteer for a Christian relief ministry helping those whose homes had been destroyed by Hurricane Helene. The woman (who had burst into tears in the previous moment) replied, "I'm not crying because … Continue reading Daily Scripture Series – Jan. 22nd

Before I begin, I would like to apologize for missing two days in my Daily Scripture Series, but I was busy putting together this years daily Lenten Journey, so again I apologize to my readers. "Do not out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves." (Philippians 2:3). Sometimes a … Continue reading Daily Scripture Series – Jan. 21st

"We brought nothing into the world, and we can take nothing out of it." (1 Timothy 6:7). It's common for those who are traveling overseas for the first time to pack a lot of stuff. The fear is being so far from home and needing something. But a recent article speaks of the problems of … Continue reading Daily Scripture Series – Jan. 18th

"My Spirit remains among you. Do not fear." (Haggai 2:5) At least he passed, Jess thought, holding the test paper. He'd been helping his son with math, but with house chores and extra work from his boss lately, studying together had been tough. Discouraged, Jess thought of his wife, who'd passed away: Lisa, you'd know … Continue reading Daily Scripture Series – Jan. 17th