A certain man was sitting in service on a Sunday morning and noticed up on the platform (high place, altar) was an arrangement of flowers which was once a delight to look at and a blessing to the platform. As he stared at the flowers, he noticed that they were almost entirely dried out and...
“Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us rid ourselves of every burden and sin that clings to us and persevere in running the race that lies before us…” Hebrews 12:1 Mondays in our neighborhood is trash day. At 5 AM the big trucks start coming for the junk...
For the LORD God had not caused it to rain… but a mist went up from the earth and watered the whole face of the ground. (Genesis 2:5-6) Rain was never an issue before. But with our family’s recent move to Lynchburg (better known to the locals as “Drenchburg”), I’m facing a new dilemma. We no...
Have you ever encountered a conflict with someone? I bet you’re thinking that’s a silly and loaded question! Of course you have. We all have, probably countless times over the course of our lives in various shapes and forms. I bet you have a specific recent example that can’t escape your mind. That person that just drives you crazy...
Through the Lord’s mercies we are not consumed, Because His compassions fail not. They are new every morning; Great is Your faithfulness. Lamentations 3:22-23. I woke up anxious and angry. Usually this is not a problem, because the Lord has given me tools that work perfectly to combat these times. But they do not work...
I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that you present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your reasonable service.-Romans 12:1 Romans 12:1 states to present your bodies a living sacrifice. A sacrifice is a place, an act or a victim. To present is to exhibit or yield. We are...
The other day, Dana came downstairs and asked, “Frank, why is every kid in this house crying?” It is probably not my best parenting lesson, but we will return to that; let’s start by saying Joshua Gary. I probably do not need to go further than that but let me explain. I love how God...
For us who accept the Biblical stories as the accounts and recordings of the Intervention of G-d in human history and not mere myths, the account of the Tower of Babel lends great insight into what is taking place today in modern history. Particularly, in regards to the social and political evolution we are witnessing....
“And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we have seen his glory, glory as of the only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth.” (John 1:14, ESV) ““Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and they shall call his name Immanuel” (which means, God with us).” (Matthew 1:23, ESV) I...
“but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven…” (Matthew 6:20) “Someday I’ll wish upon a star and wake up where the clouds are far behind me…” Who can’t relate to those lyrics? Much like young Dorothy in the Wizard of Oz, we dream of “somewhere over the rainbow” – with more happiness, less trouble and the impossible...
