This morning I was toasting a bagel and going through my new Covid 19 handwashing routine. Since this Global pandemic began, I find myself washing my hands much more frequently when handling packages or recently purchased items. For some reason, this sensation of weariness came over me and I began to lament this unprecedented time … Continue reading When you’ve done all you can do to stand…then stand
God is with us in our suffering and pain
Grace and peace to all of you on this beautiful day that the Lord has made. Many people think that once they recognize that YESHUA (JESUS) is TRULY GOD'S MESSIAH (SAVIOR), and RECEIVE HIM into their hearts, then life will become easier, the attacks will stop, and the blessings will flow. Although it is TRUE … Continue reading God is with us in our suffering and pain
It is always darkest before the dawn
Have you ever had one of those "reflecting" type of days? Today has been one of those days for me. The News has been jam-packed with Last Days stories of apocalyptic fires, plagues, rumors of war, earthquakes, and major political upheaval. As I write this, we recently learned that 3 American firefighters died in Australia, … Continue reading It is always darkest before the dawn
Christ centered Resolutions
While many people are running around, making their New Year's Resolutions, the Lord placed it on my heart to talk about some "Christ centered Resolutions". As nice as New Year's Resolutions are, they are difficult to maintain AND they generally put the focus squarely on ourselves. Now, there's nothing at all wrong with getting in … Continue reading Christ centered Resolutions
When God is for you, who can stand against you
On this beautiful and yet cold December 4th morning, as I sit and peruse the morning news, I am reminded of a story in the Bible, a story about King David of Jerusalem. In this story, Saul was still king; however, he was going to be removed because of his sin and defiance against God's … Continue reading When God is for you, who can stand against you
Happy Thanksgiving!
Here, in the United States, families all over the nation will be gathering together on Thursday, November 28th, settling down to huge feasts of roasted turkey, gravy, dressing, cranberry sauce, sweet potatoes, and corn pudding. It's a day of feasting, of American football, and of course, a day to express our THANKS and GRATITUDE to … Continue reading Happy Thanksgiving!
A song of perfect peace
In that day this song will be sung in the land of Judah Isaiah 26..."We have a strong city; He sets up walls and ramparts for security.2 “Open the gates, that the righteous nation may enter,The one that remains faithful." In that day, the "day" that the Lord Jesus Christ sets up His Kingdom on earth, a SPECIAL song will … Continue reading A song of perfect peace
Cheshvan – The bitter month
Cheshvan is when darkness reigns and yet the seed of growth is planted. On the Hebrew Calendar, Cheshvan is the current month, having begun on October 30, 2019. The month of Cheshvan is sometimes referred to as Marcheshvan. The prefix "Mar" means Bitter in Hebrew, or a time of judgment and hardship. It seems appropriate … Continue reading Cheshvan – The bitter month
Wide open spaces
Have you ever felt trapped, hemmed in, or cornered? Not too long ago, I watched the movie "San Andreas". There was a very intense scene where a young woman became trapped in a car that was being crushed by giant chunks of falling concrete. A massive earthquake had caused parts of the roof to collapse … Continue reading Wide open spaces
Evil exists in the world
This has been a very sobering weekend for those of us living in the United States. First, the random shooting at the garlic festival in California a few days ago, killing 3 people (including 2 children), and wounding 11 others! And this weekend, two mass shootings in two days is shocking and beyond comprehension. In … Continue reading Evil exists in the world