Below is a section of scripture from the Psalms, which I think we need to read from daily. This section should give us pause for reflection today regarding how steadfast God is, how He hears us and responds to our prayers. God is not deaf to us, He hears and He acts when we call … Read more

16 Whoever keeps the commandment keeps his life;    he who despises his ways will die. (Proverbs 19:16 ESV) The commandments have been hotly debated and in many cases removed from public places. This trend seems to have stemmed a bit, but in many ways the damage has been done. America was headed down a very similar path … Read more

33 “No one after lighting a lamp puts it in a cellar or under a basket, but on a stand, so that those who enter may see the light. (Luke 11:33 ESV) Have you been hiding your light? You may not think so, but it is a fair question. Once you found faith in Christ and … Read more

25 Let your eyes look directly forward,    and your gaze be straight before you. (Proverbs 4:25 ESV) How easily we humans are distracted. Consider the word though. What truly is distraction but dis-trac-tion. We lose our traction. We are moving forward and suddenly we are distracted and lose traction or our forward momentum. The Lord knew … Read more

18 A hot-tempered man stirs up strife,    but he who is slow to anger quiets contention. (Proverbs 15:18 ESV) My anger can burn hot, but luckily it is not something easily inflamed. As I have grown older I have come to realize the value of being a quieter and less easily angered person. While patience is still not … Read more