Category Archives: 2002

“So (Israel) came to Baal-perazim, and David smote the (Philistines) there. Then David said, God has broken my enemies by my hand, like the bursting forth of waters, therefore they called the name of that place Baal-perazim (Lord of breaking … Continue reading →

“These all died in faith, not having received the promises, but having seen them afar off were assured of them, embraced them and confessed that they were strangers and pilgrims on the earth.” Hebrews 11:13 The other day I was … Continue reading →

“But when he saw that the wind was boisterous, he was afraid; and beginning to sink he cried out, saying, ‘Lord, save me!’” Matthew 14:30 Not too long ago, I heard about a woman who was diagnosed with kidney disease … Continue reading →

“Call to Me, and I will answer you and show you great and mighty things, which you do not know.” Jeremiah 33:3 I’ve been thinking lately about seemingly insoluble problems. You know the ones. They are broken relationships or illnesses … Continue reading →

“My little children, for whom I labor in birth again until Christ is formed in you.” Galatians 4:19 It’s the wrong time of year, but I think I’m molting. In Texas we have cicadas. Cicadas are insects that make a … Continue reading →

“A poor man’s field may produce abundant food, but injustice sweeps it away.” Proverbs 13:23 NIV A friend told me about something that happened to her last year. She and her husband were running a business they had bought from … Continue reading →

“…that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give to you the spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of Him, the eyes of your understanding being enlightened…” Ephesians 1:17-18 April was an extraordinary … Continue reading →

“The lamp of the body is the eye. If therefore your eye is good, your whole body will be full of light.” Matthew 6:22 Here’s something I bet you did when you were a kid too. We used to take … Continue reading →

“And now abide faith, hope, love, these three; but the greatest of these is love.” 1 Corinthians 13:13 I think it’s significant that the Bible assigns hope a place right up there with faith and love. It lets me know … Continue reading →

“For the Son of Man has come to seek and to save that which was lost.” Luke 19:10 Summer before last, I vacationed in the Texas hill country with some friends. We spent one day of our trip floating in … Continue reading →

“But if we hope for what we do not see, we eagerly wait for it with perseverance.” Romans 8:25 The Lord convicted me about worrying the other day. I know it was Him. You see, I spend a lot of … Continue reading →

“Can two walk together unless they are agreed?” Amos 3:3 The will of God is a state of mind. Whoa now! Don’t click that mouse! Before you decide I’m peddling existential claptrap, just read on a little. Change. That’s the … Continue reading →