Troubles

“Yet God is my king from of old, Who works deeds of deliverance in the midst of the earth.” Psalm 74:12 NASB     The daily onslaught of the troubles of the world has troubled my heart.   From the atrocities of the Middle East, to the human suffering in Africa, to the lawlessness in […]

Remind Me

I can’t tell you how many times now I walk into a room and just stop. It’s because I can’t remember why I’m there. Sometimes I’m lucky and the reason pops back up in a few seconds, but more times than not I leave the room in disgust, completely void of why I went there. […]

A Five Day Cleanse

“He must become greater; I must become less.” John 3:30 NLT         Have you heard of these body cleanses that are all the rage? The premise is you drink particular juices to purge the impurities from within, so your body will become more efficient and can start anew—healthier.   I quite frankly […]

Tap Out

“Blessed is the man you discipline, O Lord, the man you teach from your law; you grant him relief from days of trouble.”  Psalm 94:12-13 NIV   I picture a referee on his hands and knees, slapping the mat as he counts, “1-2-3-4…”  When he reaches ten, he grabs Jacob’s arm and thrusts it into […]

Hope

“And we rejoice in the HOPE of the glory of God.” Romans 5:2 NIV (emphasis mine)     Are you Hurting?   “He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.” Psalm 147:3     Are the Obstacles too many?   “The Lord is a refuge to the oppressed, a stronghold in times of trouble.” […]

He Left a Calling Card

“Never will I leave you; Never will I forsake you.”  Hebrews 13:5 NIV     A long, long time ago—what seems like an eternity now–I had a small little business card placed in front of me. On that card was today’s key verse, boldly printed against a beautiful picture. It grabbed my attention, so I grabbed […]

It’s All In The Meaning

“When doubts filled my mind, your comfort gave me renewed hope and cheer.” Psalm 94:19 NIV     My friend and I had a good laugh the other day.   The topic? How our brain is constantly holding conversations with itself.   For me, it’s a committee meeting going on in there, ALWAYS!    A […]

What Are You Taking?

“And this is the way to have eternal life–to know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ, the one you sent to earth.” John 17:3 NIV   We’ve had quite a week here in Southern California—(San Diego County).     Brush fires gripped just about every city in the county. Evacuations, homes lost, property […]