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Each year at this time, plots of daffodils sprout and blossom in fields and gardens. Their appearance is a colorful announcement that spring has arrived. Daffodils are not concerned with wars and rumors of wars. They follow the impulse of their bulbs that have lain...
Many times, people will speak prophetically, quoting Moses, telling them they will become the head and not the tail. They forget to quote the full verse where that phrase is used, “If you listen to these commands of the Lord your God that I am giving you...
When hiking the trails above our town, I will occasionally see something left behind. It could be a single glove, a jacket, or a pair of sunglasses placed in an obvious place for the owner to find. Fellow hikers place these items in a conspicuous place for the...
After our death, the life we chose to live will become a memory. Death leaves behind only memories. I was reminded of this by reading John L. Moore’s collection of memories from his previous writing, recounting those in his life, both family and friends, who left...
When culture's turmoil and people's sins surround us, they become a heavy burden on our lives. In those burdened times, the Lord will answer our prayers using anyone or anything to remove the burden. We need to be willing to look beyond our judgments of who and what...
When fear and terror are on the rise, people want honest answers on how to wisely live their lives. Our awareness and preparedness should never be allowed to displace our trust in Jesus as our Deliverer. However, He never wants us to become so naïve that we dismiss...
King David had it all: the prestige of his office and the power to do as he wished. The undisciplined possession of those two things is a deadly combination if they are not submitted daily to God. The repeated misuse of prestige and power has been revealed since time...
As 2025 begins, we need to make an adjustment. We need to adjust how we respond when people attack us for having a differing opinion. These attacks are especially painful when they come from within the Church. Those who speak such things will eventually bring shame...
Yesterday, Jan wrote the following to friends and leaders of ministries within our various spheres of relationship. As I read Jan’s words, I felt this word had a larger audience in mind, so I am sharing it across my social media platforms. I t's time to examine the...
Understanding what the word “Ekklesia” means will transform a person’s idea of the Church. It will reveal where our influence is the most powerful. Understanding Ekklesia will also bring a freedom that will challenge the status quo of what we have accepted as the...
In a few days, I will turn 75. For some reason, My approaching birthday carries with it a sense of significance. On a recent visit with our extended family, my brother-in-law who is a physician, asked about my health. He asked if I was taking any prescription...
I’ve noticed something in all the years I’ve been part of social media. The loudest critics of what I share are typically those who only respond negatively to what others communicate. They don’t create original content. They are the critics of those who do. None of us...
Grief that comes from the loss of someone or something can be devastating. It can immobilize our faith. So can divorce or failure. The wisest of counsel cannot produce our healing The evidence that we have crossed the Rubicon of our suffering is the presence of joy...
Two choices will protect us in times of trouble: integrity and honesty. Holding onto what we know is true and right will place the outcome of our lives in God’s hands. It will be our place of safety. David wrote about those things when his life and reputation...
Our weather service just warned our area that a strong storm is coming. They predict extensive rain and flash floods. In the Spirit, storms are also coming that will arrive in seasons where we would not expect their appearance. It is just a bit after 4:00 a.m., and I...