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(Written in August 2020)Peace.It seems such an elusive concept in today’s world. What with explosions, hurricanes, flooding, drought, earthquakes and locust; blatant racism and violent demonstrations; civil wars; drowning migrants, unprecedented political unrest;...
“For He orders His angels to protect you wherever you go. They will steady you with their hands to keep you from stumbling against the rocks on the trail.” (Psalms 91:11-12 NIV)We are living in unprecedented times when all around us, people are being infected and...
"Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God." (Matthew 5:8 ESV)"Keep your heart with all vigilance, for from it flow the springs of life." (Proverbs 4:23 ESV)I saw this on Facebook yesterday: "Mirror, mirror on the wall. It doesn't matter if I'm short or...
"You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden. Nor do people light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a stand and it gives light to all the house. In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works...
"May the God who gives endurance and encouragement give you the same attitude of mind toward each other that Jesus Christ had." (Romans 15:5 NKJ)"Do all things without grumbling or questioning, that you may be blameness and innocent, children of God without blemish in...
"But everything should be done in a fitting and orderly way." (1 Corinthians 14:40 NIV)Although this verse applies to worship, I even apply it to my kitchen cupboards! They must look orderly! That's why I remove certain food products from their bulky, messy packaging...
"God of grace and God of glory, on Your people pour Your pow'r; Crown Your ancient Church's story; bring its bud to glorious flow'r. Grant us wisdom, grant us courage, for the facing of this hour, For the facing of this hour."Save us from weak resignation to the evils...
As a student, I participated in a job experience program for a few weeks at a local newspaper office. One evening, I took the stairs to the building lobby instead of the elevator, but found as the heavy door latched behind me, it would not reopen. With...
It had been one of those days where everything appeared to be going wrong. We only had 360 km to drive, but between secondary roads, creeping through numerous small towns, road construction, and slow-moving vehicles on the road with no passing zones, the kilometres...
"Thus says the Lord of hosts, the God of Israel, to all the exiles whom I have sent into exile from Jerusalem to Babylon ... seek the welfare of the city where I have sent you into exile, and pray to the Lord on its behalf, for in its welfare you will find your...
"The righteous cry out and the Lord hears them; he delivers them from all their troubles. The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit." (Psalm 34:17-18 ESV) "I will not leave you as orphans; I will come to you." (John 14:18 ESV)I...
"Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord." (Romans 12:11 NIV)She is like a hyperactive octopus. Her arms and hands never cease in their enthusiasm to reach and grab anything and everything in sight. We have nicknamed her Elasti-girl...
"Teach us, O Lord, the disciplines of patience, for to wait is often harder than to work." (Peter Marshall 1902–1949)Why do we always seem to be in such an all-fired hurry? Why, when we get behind the wheel of a car does our personality change? Why do we drum our...