4/24/24 College student Casey Fisher was out getting breakfast at Dunkin Donuts. . . Matthew 25:40 The King will reply, "I tell you the truth, whatever you did for one of these least of these brothers of mine, you did for me"

4/23/24 There are 5 sponges laying on the kitchen counter. Each member of your family . . . 1 Timothy 1,5 The goal of this command is love which comes from a pure heart. a good conscience and a sincere faith.

4/22/24 By the fifth grade, I was bearing all the fruit of a kid who feels insecure, unloved, and pretty angry at life. In other words. . . I Thessalonians  5:11 Therefore encourage one another and build one another up, just as you are doing.

4/19/24 My grandparents were married for over half a century, and played their own special game. . . Ephesians 5:25 Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her.

4/18/24 The pencil maker took the pencil aside right before putting him in the box. . . 1 Peter 5-6 Humble yourself therefore under God's mighty hand that He might lift you up

4/17/24 Last Christmas, Ginny gave me something I’ve always wanted, a bread maker. . . Proverbs 22:6 Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it.

4/16/24 We start in Proverbs 19:21"There are many plans in a man's heart, nevertheless the Lord's counsel- that will stand" . . . Proverbs 16:9 "A man's heart plans his way, but the Lord directs his steps" 

4/15/24 Losing a child at birth is a difficult loss on many levels, especially when it leaves a prepared nursery empty as a reminder. . . John 13:34,3534" A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another, even as I have loved you, that you also love one another. 35" By this all men will know that you are My disciples, if you have love for one another."

4/12/24 Robinson whose 26 plays pro basketball for the New York Knicks. At a recent game. . . James 1:27 Religion that is pure and not undefiled before God the Father is this: to visit widows and orphans in their affliction and to keep oneself unstained from the world.

4/11/24 It is a true story and occurred at St Joseph's Catholic School in Stratford, Wi. . .  Luke 3:11 And he answered them, "He who has two coats, let him share with him who has none; and he who has food, let him do likewise."

4/10/24 I remember Navy boot camp like it was yesterday. An event that occurred on my. . . 1 Thessalonian 5:11 Therefore encourage one another and build one another up just as you are doing. 

4/9/24 A little boy went to the fair with his dad. He saw an inflatable. . .  2 Samuel 22:33 It is God who arms me with strength and makes my way perfect.

4/8/24 The late syndicated columnist Sidney Harris accompanied his friend . .  Colossians 3:12 Put on then as God's chosen, holy and beloved, compassion, kindness, lowliness, meekness, patience.

4/5/24 Just about hit a guy on a motorcycle today. Something seemed. . .  Proverbs 5:18 May your fountain be blessed and may you rejoice in the wife of your youth.

4/4/24 Beth was sitting in an airport terminal waiting to board a plane. She was sitting there with. . . Matthew 25:40 The King will reply, "I tell you the truth. Whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers of mine, you did it to me.

4/3/24 It was a busy morning about 8:30, when an elderly gentleman. . . Philippians 4:12 I know what it is to in humble circumstances; I know also how to live with abundance. In every circumstance and in all things I have learned the secret of being well fed and of going hungry, of living in abundance and of being in need.

4/2/24 When I was a boy growing up, I looked to my dad so much. He was short and stout. . . Exodus 20:12 Honor your father and mother that you may have a long life in the land your Lord your God has given you.

4/1/24  Don't be alarmed he said. You are looking for Jesus the Nazarene . . . Matthew 28: 5-6 The angel said to the women, "Do no be afraid, for I know you are looking for Jesus who was crucified. He is not here.

3/29/24 I knew it when the earthquake came. Already, the day had changed it’s face completely. . . Mark 15:39And when the centurion, who stood facing him, saw that he thus breathed his last, he said, ”Truly this man was the son of God!”

3/28/24 Supper was special that night. There was both a heaviness and a holiness hanging in the air. . . Matthew 25:45 Then he will answer them, 'Truly, I say to you, as you did it not to one of the least of these, you did it not to me.'

3/27/24 There was a boy by the name of Steve who was attending school in Utah. . . Romans 5:8 God shows His love for us in while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.

3/26/24 He could hear the crowds screaming "Crucify! Crucify!"...He could hear the hatred in their voices, These were His chosen people.. . . Matthew 16:24Then Jesus said to his disciples, “if any man would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross and follow me.”

3/25/24 We had practiced long and hard for this Annual Easter Musical. Over 200 people. . . John 3:16For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life.

3/22/24 A mother of seven lived far from the town. Their groceries were gone. . . Luke 3:11 And he answered them, "He who has two coats, let him share with him who has none; and he who has food, let him do likewise."

3/21/24 The frenzied crowds had left. The rampant shutters of cameras had quieted. The enormous . . . Matthew 25:40 "The King will reply, 'I tell you the truth, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers of mine, you did for me.'

3/20/24 A year or two ago, a friend of mine offered me a ride in his custom. . . Mark 1:22 The people were amazed at His teaching because He taught them as one who had authority not as teachers of the law.

3/18/24 In August of 1968. the country was still reeling from the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr. . . Galatians 3:28 There's neither Jew nor Gentile, neither slave  nor free, nor is there male or female. We are all one in Christ Jesus.

3/15/24 Like any good mother when Karen found out that a new baby was on the way. . . 1 Chronicles 16:23 Sing to the LORD, all the earth; proclaim his salvation day after day.

3/14/24 A man came home from work again tired and irritated. . . Ephesians 6:4 – Fathers do not exacerbate your children, instead bring them up in the training and instruction of the Lord

3/13/24 When Rosina Hernandez was in college, she once attended a rock concert at which. . . Luke 10:33 But a Samaritan, as he traveled, came where the man was; and when he saw him, he took pity on him.

3/12/24 One day a man went to visit a Church. He arrived early, parked his car. . . 1 Corinthians 15:3 But what I receive I pas on to you as of first importance; that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures.

3/11/24 Christian is the founder of the Turquoise Table. A movement of ordinary . . . Luke 14:12-14 He said to the host who invited him, "When you hold the l lunch or dinner, do no invite your friends, or brothers or relatives or your wealthy neighbors. . .

3/8/24 It isn’t that Sam is unsociable. It’s just that he’s . . . well . . . you know . . . an engineer. . . Colossians 3:12 Therefore, as God's chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience.

3/8/24 I do a lot of management training each year for a national chain of convenience stores. . . Colossians 4:1 Masters, treat your slaves justly and fairly, knowing that you also have a Master in heaven.

3/6/24 You probably remember me from the other day. I was the one who reacted. . . Colossians 3:12 Put on hen as God's chose ones, holy and beloved compassion, kindness, lowliness, meekness and patience.

3/5/24 It's called cheetle, that orange sticky stuff that gets all over your hands when you spend some quality time with a bag of Cheetos. . . Psalm 51:7 Cleanse me with hyssop and I will be clean, wash me and I will be whiter than snow

3/4/24 The last whipping I received from my dad was when I was in 7th grade. . . Mark 13:32-33 No one knows about that day or hour, no even the angels in heaven not the son but only the Father. Be on guard. Be alert. You do not know when that time will come.

3/1/24 One day a 1-dollar bill and a 100-dollar bill got folded together and began talking. . . 2 Corinthians 9:7 Each man should give what he has decided in his heart to give. Not reluctant or under compulsion. For God Loves a cheerful giver.

2/29/24 The beauty and eloquence of an expression of gratitude is reflecting in a newspaper. . . Luke  17:17 Jesus asked, "Were not all 10 cleansed? Where are the other 9?"

2/28/24 "Nice guys finish last!"I have heard that phrase literally hundreds of times. . . Matthew 6:33 But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.

2/27/24 There once was a little boy who had a bad temper. . . Ephesians 4:26 - In your anger do not sin. Do not let the sin go down while you are still angry.

2/26/24 A few years ago a tragic accident happened on the back roads of our region. . . Josiah 6:6- For I desire mercy not sacrifice and acknowledgement of God rather than burnt offerings.

2-23-24 The novelist, A. J. Cronin, tells a story from his own experience as a doctor that catches the wonder . . . Ephesians 1:5 He predestined us to be adopted as his sons through Jesus Christ, in accordance with his pleasure and will…

2/22/24 Looking back now, I’m confident that we made the right decision even though it was hard to give up . . . Matthew 7:12 Whatever you wish that men would do to you, do so to them.

2/21/24 There was a young women who had been diagnosed with a terminal illness. . . John 14:2-3 In my father’s house are many rooms; if it were not so, I would have told you. I am going there to prepare a place for you.

2/20/24 There once was a king who offered the prize to the artist who could draw the best picture. . . John 16:33 I have told you all this so that you may have peace in me, here on Earth you will have many trials and sorrows, but take heart for I have overcome the world.

2/19/24 Cindy glanced nervously at the clock on the kitchen wall. Five minutes before midnight. . . Ephesians 6:4 Fathers, do not exasperate your children; instead, bring them up in the training and instruction of the Lord.

It has been another long, rough winter here in the mountains of my home. Gal 6:9-10 Let us not grow tired of doing good, for in due time we shall reap our harvest, if we do not give up.  So then, while we have the opportunity, let us do good to all, but especially to those who belong to the family of the faith.

It wasn’t about Taylor Swift being at the game. It wasn’t about Usher’s halftime show. 1 Samuel 16:7 But the LORD said to Samuel: Do not judge from his appearance or from his lofty stature, because I have rejected him. God does not see as a mortal, who sees the appearance. The LORD looks into the heart.

Little Chad was a shy, quiet young man. Philippians 2:3 Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves,