A Soft Landing for Perseverance

Fight the good fight of faith. Take hold of the eternal life to which you were called and about which you made the good confession in the presence of many witnesses —1 Timothy 6:12 ESV We today frequently hear of technology that is innovative and complex. In just a few years we have advanced from … [Read more…]

No Time to Waste

In this modern age we have so many conveniences that save us time. The list is so long that I will not even start it. Think about it, and you will have a very long list of your own. The question I have is: What are we doing with the extra time “saved”? It is … [Read more…]

Time to Remodel

During the current pandemic, with the “stay home” rules, home remodeling is everywhere. It is one way to cure cabin fever—and improve the cabin at the same time. It is a time to do some of those jobs that have been waiting almost from “forever” for lack of time. But even before this, one of … [Read more…]

Are You a Tower of Strength?

I have been reading about the walls that were built around cities in Bible times. The people of the city depended on these strong walls to keep them safe from attackers. Above the walls they built towers. The towers served as places of refuge should the enemy breach the walls. Provisions were stored in the … [Read more…]

Give Me That Mountain

At the beginning of our life we do not have the right to ask for anything because we have not earned, attained or achieved anything. But God gives us our lifetime to prove our worth, and in return He promises us a share in rewards far beyond anything that we may imagine. How is this … [Read more…]

Your Heart: Wellspring of Life

“Keep thy heart with all diligence, for out of it are the issues of life….Above all else, guard your heart, for it is the wellspring of life” (Prov. 4:23 KJV; NIV). As we get older, we all get more concerned about keeping our physical heart in good repair. With the increase in medical knowledge, more … [Read more…]

What Are You Thinking About?

God’s Word teaches us that we have the ability—and the responsibility—to pick and choose what we let our minds dwell on. It is exciting to realize that we can have control over our words, our moods and our attitudes when we choose what we think about. When we take the advice of the Apostle Paul … [Read more…]