“Oh, the joys of those who trust the Lord, who have no confidence in the proud or in those who worship idols.” (Psalm 40:4 NLT) “Then a herald shouted out, ‘People of all races and nations and languages, listen to the king’s command! When you hear the sound of the horn, flute, zither, lyre,Continue Reading
“And let steadfastness have its full effect, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing.” (James 1:4 RSV) As I write this I am reflecting on the triumph of a project FINISHED. In 2019 I painted most of the rooms in our newer-to-us house, but ran out ofContinue Reading
“The name “Daniel” means “[the Jewish] God has judged.” But the Babylonians give him a new name: “Belteshazzar.” This new name means “Bel protect him,” with Bel being the name of a Babylonian god (4:8).* Daniel resolved not to defile himself with the royal food and wine, and he askedContinue Reading
[On Tuesdays I plan to focus the prayer on praying for our nation.] Faithful God,We know that you keep your promises and all your ways are true. We pray you will cause those elected to the state legislature to also be promise keepers – men and women who will support,Continue Reading
Questions “Ask, and the gift is yours. Seek, and you’ll discover. Knock, and the door will be opened for you. For every persistent one will get what he asks for. Every persistent seeker will discover what he longs for. And everyone who knocks persistently will one day find an openContinue Reading