9/13/24 The young son had gone to San Francisco, but he was out of money, out of friends. . . Luke 15:20 And he rose and came to his father but when he was yet at a distance, his father say him and had compassion and ran and embraced him and kissed him.

9/12/24 Bruce was being initiated into the Cadet Core Texas A & M University. . . 2 Corinthians 2:10 If you forgive anyone, I also forgive him, and what I have forgiven if there was anything to forgive, I have forgiven in the sight of Christ for your sake.

9/11/24 I got up and turned on the TV and there was this big black hole. . . Revelation 21:4 He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There shall be no more death or morning, wailing or pain, the old order has passed away.

9/10/24 Tomorrow marks the 23rd anniversary of The 9/11 attacks. . . Matthew 25:13 Therefore, stay awake, for you know neither the day nor the hour.

9/9/24 From the moment you hold your baby in your arms, you will never be the same. You might long for the person you were before. . . Ps 127:3 Children are a gift from the Lord; they are a reward from him.

9/4/24 Vincent Van Gogh was not always an artist. In fact he wanted to be a church pastor. . . Matthew 5:16 Let your light so shine before men that they see your good works and give glory to your father who is in heaven.

9-3-24 It is gratitude that prompted an old man to visit and old broken pier. . . Genesis 50:21 So do not fear. I will provide for you and your little ones.Thus He reassured them and comforted them.

8/30/24 A vacationing family is driving along in their car, windows rolled down. . . 1 Corinthians 15 Where O death is your victory, where O death is your sting.

8/29/24 When you thought I wasn't looking, I saw you hang my first painting on the refrigerator, and I wanted to paint another one. . . Galatians 2:20 "I myself no longer live, but Christ lives in me. So I live my life in this earthly body by trusting in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me."

8/28/24 When I was a young boy growing up we had several gardens. . . Matthew 13:8 Other seeds fell on good soil and brought forth grain. Some 100 fold some 60, some 30.

8/27/24 George was killed serving the Central African Mission. . . Philippians 1:20 My eager expectation and hope is that I shall not be put to shame in any way, but with all boldness now as always, Christ will be magnified in my body whether by life or by death.

8/26/24 Blessed are they who understand when my faltering step. . . Isaiah 46:4 Even to your old age and gray hairs, I am He, I am He who will sustain you. I have made you and I will carry you. I will sustain you and I will carry you.

8/23/24 A woman was driving home one night. The weather was really nasty. Rain was coming down . .  John 14:6 Jesus said to him, "I am the way, and the truth, and the life; no one comes to the Father, but by me.

8/22/24 I once had lunch duty with an older teacher who would never let any of the students borrow a single, thin dime.. . Luke 6:35 But love your enemies, and do good, and lend, expecting nothing in return; and your reward will be great, and you will be sons of the Most High; for he is kind to the ungrateful and the selfish.

8/21/24 It was clear that the kid across the aisle from me was flying alone, maybe visiting. . . John 14:2 -3 My Father’s house has many rooms; if that were not so, would I have told you that I am going there to prepare a place for you? And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be with me that you also may be where I am.

8/20/24 If you put a buzzard in a pen six or eight feet square and entirely open at the top, . . . Luke 21:28Now when these things begin to take place, look up and raise your heads, because your redemption is drawing near.

8/19/24 A young lady named Sally, relates an experience she had in a seminary class, given by her teacher, Dr. Smith.   Matthew 25:40. No other words were necessary; tears filled the eyes of the students, focused only on the picture of Christ.

8/15/24 There once was a farmer who grew award-winning corn. Each year he entered his corn in the state fair where . . . Proverbs 11:25 A generous man will prosper; he who refreshes others will himself be refreshed

8/14/24 Do you remember the story of two country boys talking, and one asked, “Billy Bob, if you had a million dollars, would you give me half of it? . . . 2 Corinthians 9:7 Each one must do as he has made up his mind, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.

8/13/24 Today m husband stood on the end of a soggy cornfield, when a stranger pulled him. . . Mathew 25:40 The king will reply, " Truly I tell you, whatever you did to on of these least of these my brothers and sisters of mine, you did to me"

8/12/24 When a tornado touched by many families were left devastated. . . Luke 6:38 If you give you'll receive. Your gift will return to you in full measure, pressed down shaken together to make room for more and running over. whatever measure you use giving large or small it will be used to measure what is given back to you.

8/9/24 From olden time comes a fable of a young athletic boy hungry for. . . Philippines 2:3 Do nothing out of selfish ambition in vain conceit but in humility consider others better than yourself.

8/8/24 At the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, Team USA Olympic hurdler. . . 1 Corinthians 10:31 So whether you eat or drink, whatever you do, do all for the glory of God.

8/7/24 It's no their gold medal win against Finland that remains in our memory. . . 1 John 4:4 Little children you are oh God and have overcome them for he who is in you is greater than he who is in the world.

8/6/24 Polish Olympian won the Silver Medal in the . . . Philippians 2:3 Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit, rather in humility value others above yourself,

8/5/24 Dick Fosbury tried his hand at everything. From Soccer to Basketball, he played almost. . . 1 John 5:4 for everyone born of God overcomes the world. This is the victory that has overcome the world, even our faith.

8/2/2024 An editorial cartoon that ran after speed skater Dan Jansen fell in both the 500 and 1000 meters 1988 Games in Calgary showed him sitting on the ice, head in his hands. Psalm 18:35 You give me your shield of victory, and your right hand sustains me; you stoop down to make me great.

8/1/2024 In the 1996 Olympics in Atlanta, the United States women's gymnastics team was within striking distance of their first-ever team gold medal.  Hebrews 12:1 Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight, and sin which clings so closely, and let us run with perseverance the race that is set before us.

7/31/2024 Wilma Glodean Rudolph should not have been an Olympian. Born prematurely, as she grew up, Rudolph was struck with scarlet fever, double pneumonia and eventually contracted polio.  1 John 5:4 for everyone born of God overcomes the world. This is the victory that has overcome the world, even our faith.

7/30/2024 A Father's love By Ontiou Dasylva. On July 26, 1992, Derek Redmond was poised for the race of his life in the 400m semi-final at the Barcelona Olympics.  Matthew 7:9-11 “Which of you, if your son asks for bread, will give him a stone? Or if he asks for a fish, will give him a snake? If you, then, though you are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father in heaven give good gifts to those who ask him!”

7/29/24 At the 1988 Olympics in Seoul, South Korea, Canadian sailor Lawrence Lemieux was racing in second place, all alone, just past the halfway mark in a seven race event, when he spotted two fellow sailors in the water.  Jeremiah 1:8 Do not be afraid of them, for I am with you and will rescue you," declares the LORD.

7/26/24 Eric Liddell is fast. In fact he is the fastest runner in all of Scotland, winning race after race. . . Hebrews 12:1 Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles, and let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us.

7/25/24 African American Jessie Owens won 4 gold medals at the 1936 Olympics in Berlin. . . Galatians 3:28 There is neither Jew or Greek; slave or free; male nor female for you are all one in Christ Jesus.

7/24/24 There was a little boy visiting his grandparents on their farm. He was given a slingshot to play with out in the woods. He practiced in the woods. . . Hebrews 8:12 For I will forgive their wickedness and will remember their sins no more

7/23/24 Our story begins in Amarillo, Texas, where a family spotted a small bird while barbecuing and swimming. . . Matthew 10:29-31Are not two sparrows sold for a small coin? Yet not one of them falls to the ground without your Father’s knowledge. Even all the hairs of your head are counted. So do not be afraid; you are worth more than many sparrows.

7/19/24 An old man lived alone in Minnesota. He wanted to spade his potato garden. . .  Romans 8:38-39 For i am convinces that neither death nor life, neither angels or demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers either height nor depth or anything else at all in creation will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.

7/18/24 The carpenter that I hired to help me to restore an old farm house. . . Matthew 11: 28-30 Come to me all of you who are weary and burdened and I will give you rest. Take my yolk upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart. You'll find rest for your souls, for my yolk is easy and my burden is light.

7/17/24 A mouse looked through the crack in the wall to see the farmer and his wife. . . 1 John 4:11 Dear friends since God so loved us, we also ought to love one another.

7/16/24 When a tornado touched by many families were left devastated. . . Luke 6:38 If you give you'll receive. Your gift will return to you in full measure, pressed down shaken together to make room for more and running over. whatever measure you use giving large or small it will be used to measure what is given back to you.

7/15/24 I watched as two pelicans were gliding just above the water out where the waves. . . Exodus 18:20 and you shall teach them the statutes and the decisions, and make them know the way in which they must walk and what they must do.

7/11/24 A meeting was held quite far from Earth. It's time again for another birth. . .  Psalm 139:13 For you created my inmost being. You knit me together in my mother's womb.

7/10/24 You want to see a miracle? Try this. . . Matthew 5:9 Blessed are the peacemakers for they will be called children of God.

7/9/24 We tried so hard to make things better for our kids that we made them worse. . . Ecclesiastes 3:22 So I saw that there is nothing better than that a man should enjoy his work, for that is his lot; who can bring him to see what will be after him?

7/8/24 A long time ago, a young, wealthy girl was getting ready for bed. She was saying her prayers when . . . 1 Timothy 6:18 Command them to do good, to be rich in good deeds, and to be generous and willing to share.

7/3/24 I sit here in Princeton, NJ, my hometown. a small city rich in history. . . Romans 12:10 Love one another with brotherly affection. Outdo one another in showing honor.

7/2/24 One day a father of a very wealthy family took his son on a . . . Matthew 6: 19 Do not store up for yourself treasures on Earth where moth and rust destroy and where thieves break in and steal.

6/28/24 A son took his elderly father to a restaurant one night for dinner. His father was very old and weak. . . Exodus 20:12"Honor your father and your mother, so that you may live long in the land the LORD your God is giving you.

6/27/24 An unusual tribute was paid to Abraham Lincoln. . . Ezekiel 36:26 I will give you a new heart and a new spirit I will put within you. I will remove the heart of stone from your flesh and give you a heart of flesh.

6/26/24 I used to love to swim as a boy. My home was just a short walk away from the local pool. . . Matthew 6:19,20 Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. 20 But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moth and rust do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal.

6/25/24 There are a few things more difficult than experiencing the loss of one's child. . . Matthew 19:14 Jesus said, Let the little children come to me and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.