I know it’s only August (and those of us who live in hot, humid Florida can’t wait for it to pass), but really? Do we have to have Halloween candy and fall-winter decor and clothing etc. in stores already?
Yes, there are tropical storms. We’ve already had one and another one looms. Yes, school, in Florida at least, starts on Monday. Our teachers, sweating bullets, have faced six days of orientation already, prepared their classrooms, unpacked supplies, decorated bulletin boards…..
Those of us who worshipped in a thriving church yesterday are blessed beyond belief. I hope you are energized for the week ahead, no matter what it holds, and know that God knows you and loves you and you can rely on that in faith.
Sometimes it’s good to read a Bible passage in various translations. That’s the case with my…..
For teachers here, today is Happy New Year day. They report to their schools this morning so they can be ready for kids’ first day and a year full of adventures in learning. I’m jealous. I loved teaching and now am on the sidelines looking in. I am praying with the three teachers in our family that…..
Imagine! It’s August already. Perhaps not everywhere, but here in Florida, our teachers (son, daughter, DIL) go back to work TOMORROW! and the kids begin school in two weeks. How can time fly by so quickly?
So, we are numbering our days. Stores are clogged with back to school shoppers plus, here, worried “storm-watchers” stocking up on water, cleaning supplies, “safe” food, and batteries in case this squally thing near us turns viral. My desk calendar Bible verse takes on…..
I love reading the wisdom of the book of Proverbs. So many of its verses, written so very long ago, have wisdom that we need this very moment.
I’ve been wresting with paperwork, trying to get my sister transferred to assisted living here in Florida. The paperwork burden is relentless, and my other sister who has Power of Attorney has had a far greater burden than mine, and is still overwhelmed.
Today’s verse, Proverbs 29:25 says, “Fearing people is a…..
Events of the past two weeks occupy our thoughts like nagging questions and “you can’t make up this story” observations. If I were not a believer in God’s sovereignty, I might dismiss an assassination attempt and a President with diminishing ability dropping out of the race to the top of our nation, and, I might add, the entire world in terms of leadership.
But, I believe God has a plan, and those of us who read scripture know the truth…..
It’s the Lord’s Day. When you worship today, get ready for praise, prayer, listening, and heeding so that we can face the week ahead.
Psalm 59:16-17 is a good place to start getting ready! “I will sing of Your strength, in the morning I will sing of Your love, for You are my fortress, my refuge in times of trouble. You are my strength. I sing praise to You; You, God, are my fortress, my God on whom I can…..
Ephesians 6:13-14 reminds Christian to “suit up” in the strong armor of faith to face the difficulties in life. It concludes with these words: “Use very piece of God’s armor to resist the enemy in the time of evil, so that after the battle, you will still be standing firm. Stand your ground, putting on the sturdy belt of truth and the body armor of God’s righteousness. “
Like the millions of others, I am following the Republican convention, hearing…..
Things are a bit chaotic, internationally, nationally, and personally today. i am praying for peace. Will you join me?
As NATO meets in New York City, pray Psalm 122:6-8 for Ukraine and that whole section of the world, and certainly for Israel. “Pray for the peace of Jerusalem. May all who love this city prosper. O Jerusalem, may…..