Monthly Archives: November 2012

Exodus 23: 20-22: “See, I am sending an angel ahead of you to guard you along the way and to bring you to the place I have prepared. Pay attention to him and listen to what he says. Do not rebel against him; he will not forgive your rebellion, since my Name is in him.Continue reading “Desert or Dessert (Part II)”

Good morning Friends!  I have an exciting announcement.  Mantle Rock Publishing has agreed to publish two of my devotional books.  A 40 Day Habit Between Friends: Taking it to the Next Level is already available on Amazon in ebook format.  The printed version should be available some time this week.  A 40 Day Habit BetweenContinue reading “EXCITING ANNOUNCEMENT TODAY”

Exodus 6:6-8: “Therefore, say to the Israelites: ‘I am the Lord, and I will bring you out from under the yoke of the Egyptians. I will free you from being slaves to them, and I will redeem you with an outstretched arm and with mighty acts of judgment. I will take you as my ownContinue reading “Desert or Dessert (Part I)”

Matthew 6: 9-13: “This, then, is how you should pray: “Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come, your will be done on earth as it is in heaven.  Give us today our daily bread.  Forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors.  And lead us not into temptation,Continue reading “Our Daily Bread”

I Timothy 6:6-8: “But godliness with contentment is great gain. For we brought nothing into the world, and we can take nothing out of it. But if we have food and clothing, we will be content with that.” (NIV) Over a month ago the local news featured a huge segment about the new iPhone 5.  Some peopleContinue reading ““I Wish…” OR “Thank You.””

Matthew 19:14: “Jesus said, “Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these,” (NIV). Our youngest is a mixture of his two siblings.  One of them doesn’t like to get in trouble…EVER!  The other will sometimes weigh the pros and cons beforeContinue reading “Are You Happy Angry?”

Ephesians 4:32: “Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.” (NIV) The last time we met, we discussed how when we explode over trivial things, it’s usually not about that particular topic, but something deeper inside us; an insecurity, a worry or anxiety, or fear ofContinue reading ““Outward Expressions Are Internal Indicators” Part II (Lysa Terkeurst)”

Hebrews 12:14: “Make every effort to live in peace with all men and to be holy; without holiness no one will see the Lord.” (NIV) I don’t know if you’re like me or not, but when things go wrong, stress builds up and I finally explode (either silently on the inside or outwardly by yelling,Continue reading ““Outward Expressions Are Internal Indicators” Part I (Lysa Terkeurst)”

II Peter 1:5-8: “For this very reason, make every effort to add to your faith goodness; and to goodness, knowledge; and to knowledge, self-control; and to self-control, perseverance; and to perseverance, godliness;and to godliness, mutual affection; and to mutual affection, love.  For if you possess these qualities in increasing measure, they will keep you fromContinue reading “It’s All A Matter of Perspective”

“Not every disabled person uses a wheelchair.  Not all disabilities are visible.” (www.fibroduckfoundation.com) Disabilities come in all shapes and sizes.  Some are visible just by looking at a person while others are not.  Some affect the physical body while others affect emotions, psyche, and reactions.  Some are blatantly obvious while others are subtle but justContinue reading “Whose Disability Is It?”