"Everyone who falls on that stone will be broken to pieces, but he on whom it falls will be crushed." (Luke 20:18) I have always puzzled over this verse. I've read what the commentaries say on the subject, but a few days ago when I read this text anew, I was...
“Aaron's sons Nadab and Abihu took their censers, put fire in them and added incense; and they offered unauthorized fire before the LORD, contrary to his command. So fire came out from the presence of the LORD and consumed them, and they died before the...
"Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, To the saints in Ephesus, the faithful in Christ Jesus: Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ." (Eph 1:1-2) A couple of years ago, I was privileged to work with a dear old lady who...
“The men of Israel sampled their provisions but did not inquire of the LORD.” (Josh 9:14-15) Tonight, the dictated Bible passages on my “read your Bible through in a year Calendar”, opened and closed with a couple of very sad stories in Israel’s history. They...
"Enter his gates with thanksgiving and his courts with praise; give thanks to him and praise his name. For the LORD is good and his love endures forever; his faithfulness continues through all generations." (Ps 100:4-5) Did the season of Thanksgiving ever make...
"So he got up, took the child and his mother during the night and left for Egypt, where he stayed until the death of Herod." (Matt 2:14-15) have you ever spent much time contemplating the story of the Magi? Oh, there are so many lessons could be preached...
How beautiful is the Red Christmas Rose It was sent for all of those Who believe Jesus is from Heaven above His Red Christmas Rose was given in love. The red color represents the blood He shed The thorns are like the ones which encircled His head In order to set each...
I have a precious place to go When things get to be too much. I sit on the bridge that overlooks Beautiful scenery, and rest. I whisper prayers and at times I sing, Waiting for His loving touch. I seek His peace and His will for my life, Just wanting to be enough. I...
He cares to be with us, Wanting to feel our love. He has a perfect Heaven, Which is only above. We should desire Him, And desire His care. We need to understand, For His soul surrounds us like air. He is the one, Who is gentle and kind. He always understands, With the...
To see the children grow in grace, To look the whole world in the face, To leave a path others can trace, This is my prayer. To feed the hungry, warm the cold, To comfort the infirm and old. To spend myself, but not for gold, This is my prayer. To succour those in...