“In Him we have obtained an inheritance…” Ephesians 1:11 The LORD brought His people out of bondage and set a rich inheritance before them – a promised land flowing with milk and honey for which they had not labored with cities they had not built and with orchards and vineyards they had not planted. The Angel of...
My desire could not be stronger. Alas, I kept failing. But I remembered the words in Proverbs, “For the righteous falls seven times and rises again,” Proverbs 24:16a ESV. I woke every morning with a positive attitude, but too many times I had failed before 9 am. All the requests made for help were unanswered,...
My wife and I make time to visit Sight and Sound Theatre in Lancaster, PA each year. If you have never been there, I highly encourage you to check it out. Every year, they perform a Broadway level show on one of the more well known Bible characters and their Biblical story. They even have...
“I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.” (II Timothy 4:7, ESV) We live near the high school, so spring means that we see budding track stars running past our house in training every day. One day the Lord said in a still small voice was, “Whose race are...
This wrestling season was more than wins and losses. It was early practices, sore muscles, discipline when no one was watching, and steady growth that did not always show up on the scoreboard. I watched my children mature not just as athletes but in perseverance and character. At the banquet, I saw that growth recognized....
Throughout the past few months, our church has experienced many high and low situations. From unexpected deaths, serious accidents, and surprising illnesses to miraculous healings, incredible testimonies, and a beautiful wedding between two amazing people, we have seen it all. There were feelings of great sadness followed by exceeding joy. It truly has been a...
Self-esteem is the value you place on yourself. We usually evaluate ourselves by looking at others. Self-esteem affects our thinking, our emotions, our relationships and our desires and goals. Care and concern for others are rooted in the positive estimate of love you have toward yourself. Self-esteem is not seeing yourself better or more important than others....
In our home, Christmas never simply arrives. It is anticipated. The days are counted, plans are whispered, and excitement builds as the calendar slowly moves closer to the morning everyone is waiting for. There is something beautiful about watching children hope so freely. They believe the promise because they trust the one who made it....
“As obedient children, do not be conformed to the passions of your former ignorance, but as he who called you is holy, you also be holy in all your conduct, since it is written, “You shall be holy, for I am holy.” I Peter 1:13-16 There’s a large body of water on the Eastern coastline of the United...
“And He who was seated on the throne said, ‘Behold I am making all things new.” Rev. 21:5 With one wrong keystroke I wiped out an entire page and a half of writing without even realizing it. I stared in horror at what was lost. How did this happen? What did I do? My computer and I have gone to...
