9/28/23 One of my dachshunds has a special gift. Hoss is a goat herder. With his extremely short legs, long body, and the . . . 1 Corinthians 1:27 – But God chose the foolish things of the world to shame the wise; God chose the weak things of the world to shame the strong.

9/27/23 How would your family react if they turned on the evening news and saw you being arrested and taken to jail?  1 Samuel 16:7 But the LORD said to Samuel, "Do not look on his appearance or on the height of his stature, because I have rejected him; for the LORD sees not as man sees; man looks on the outward appearance, but the LORD looks on the heart."

9/26/23 How important is it to offer our love, especially to those closest to us, with no strings attached?  Romans 5:8 But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.

9/25/23 The delegation of well meaning patriots tried to impress upon the President. . . 1 Peter 4:9 Offer hospitality to one another without grumbling

9/22/23 If Jesus came to your house to spend a day or two. . . Matthew 24:36 “But of that day and hour no one knows, neither the angels of heaven, nor the Son,* but the Father alone”

9/21/23 Every year, about 1500 thru-hikers set out to walk the entire Appalachian Trail in a single season. Only 10 percent complete the 2,160 miles of challenging terrain. . . Psalm 32 is for everyone who’s ready to shed the weight of sin and regain the joy of walking with the Lord. Blessed is he whose transgressions are forgiven, whose sins are covered.

9/20/23 Little boy in a baseball hat Stands in the field with his ball and bat. . . James 1:3 Because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance

9/19/23 When parents grow old, let them grow old with the same love that they let you grow. . . Exodus 20:12 Honor you father and mother that your days may be long in the land the Lord your God has given you

9/18/23 Have you ever heard of "Amen Crackers"? I hadn't either until my granddaughter, Amanda, came for a visit. . .  1 Thessalonians 5:18  In everything give thanks for this is the will of Christ Jesus for you

9/15/23 Ashley Bratcher, star of the movie “Unplanned,” –When I first got cast for “Unplanned,”. . . Jeremiah 29:11 For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.

8/14/23 A heartwarming tale unfolded at the Scheels store in Sandy, Utah when Patrick Palepoi. . . Matthew 4:18-20 As he was walking by the Sea of Galilee, he saw two brothers, Simon who is called Peter, and his brother Andrew, casting a net into the sea; they were fishermen. He said to them, “Come after me, and I will make you fishers of men.” At once they left their nets and followed him.

9/13/23 I visited my doctor the other day and had to be put on a medication for the first time. . . Matthew 6:19-21 “Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and decay destroy, and thieves break in and steal. But store up treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor decay destroys, nor thieves break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there also will your heart be

9/12/23 Once a group of 500 people were attending a seminar. Suddenly the speaker stopped and decided to do a group activity.  . .  Philippians 2:3 Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves,

9/11/23 David Kravette, a broker at Cantor Fitzgerald, survived because one of the clients he. . . Psalms 37:23 The steps of a good man are ordered by the LORD, And He delights in his way.

9/6/23 Being stopped by a cop can normally induce panic—but a number of lucky people . . . John 15:13 Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one's life for one's friends.

9/5/23 I had this teacher Mr. Mitchell. He was asking people what you wanted to do when you. . . 1 Thessalonians 5:11  For encourage one another and build one another up just as you are doing.

9/1/23 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.

8/31/23 As a man was passing by the elephants he suddenly stopped, confused. . . 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. let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us.

8/30/23 A truly humble man is hard to find, yet God delights to honor such. . . Ephesians 3:8 I am the very least of all the Lord's people

8/29/23 A woman was waiting in an airport one night with several long hours until her flight. . . Luke 6:35-36 Love your enemies, Do good to them and lend to them without expecting to get anything back

8/28/23 People are illogical, unreasonable and self centered. love them anyway. . . Romans 5: 3-4 But we also rejoice in our sufferings because we know that suffering produces perseverance, perseverance character and character hope.

8/25/23 My son has started his freshman year of college and appears to be functioning just fine without his mother. I'm trying hard to forgive him for that. . .  Psalm 127:3 Behold, children are a gift of the Lord, The fruit of the womb is a reward

8/24/23 A house is a house is a house until love comes through the door. . . John 13:35 By this all men will know that you are my disciples, love one another

8/23/23 A few years ago a group of salesmen went to a regional sales convention in Chicago. . .  Philippians 2:5 Your attitude should be the same as that of Christ Jesus.

8/22/23 Once a woman woke up in the morning only to realize that she had only three strands of hair left on her head. . . Philippians 4:11-13I am not saying this because I am in need, for I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances. I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want. I can do all this through him who gives me strength.

8/21/23 God was once approached by a scientist who said, “Listen God, we’ve decided we don’t need you anymore. . . Hebrews 3:4 For every house is built by someone, but God is the builder of everything.

8/18/23 It was a particularly tough football game, and nerves were on edge. The home team had been the victim of three or four close calls. . . Proverbs 17: 27-28  He who has knowledge spares his words, and a man of understanding is of a calm spirit. Even a fool is counted wise when he holds his peace; when he shuts his lips, he is considered perceptive.

8/17/23 A pastor asked an older farmer, decked out in bib overalls, to say grace for the morning breakfast. . . Jeremiah 29:11 For I know the plans I have for you, declares the LORD, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope.

8/16/23 One sunny morning, a jeweler sat down at her bench, ready to get to work. . . Isaiah 49:6I will make you a light to the nations, that my salvation may reach to the ends of the earth.

8/15/23 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."

8/14/23 There was a young woman who took great pride in the growth and care of . . . Ephesians 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.

8/11/23 At the World Championships in Budapest. . . Philippians 2:4 Let each of you look not only to his own interest but also the interest of others

8/10/23 One of the greatest lion tamers and animal trainers of all time was Clyde Beatty. . . Hebrews 12:2 Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.”

8/9/23  Stan Edmunds inspects houses for a living. He is the fellow whose official scrutiny of foundation, roof, and all things in between. . . Proverbs 28:18 The one whose walk is blameless is kept safe, but the one whose ways are perverse will fall into the pit.

8/8/23 You've probably never heard of Eynon Hawkins. . . Ephesians 5:2 But walk in the way of love, just as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us as a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God.

8/7/23 In 1979 the tugboat Cahaba was headed down the Tombingbee River in Alabama, USA. The current was flowing fast as the tug’s pilot. . . Ephesians 3:17 Then Christ will make his home in your hearts as you trust in him. Your roots will grow down into God’s love and keep you strong

8/4/2023 There's a wonderful story about Jimmy Durante, one of the great entertainers of a generation ago.  1 John 3:16 This is how we know what love is: Jesus Christ laid down his life for us. And we ought to lay down our lives for our brothers.

8/3/23 Pop superstar Taylor Swift has once again proven her reputation as a generous philanthropist by surprising her Eras Tour bus drivers with substantial $100,000 bonuses. Proverbs 11:24-25 One gives freely, yet grows all the richer; another withholds what he should give, and only suffers want. Whoever brings blessing will be enriched, and one who waters will himself be watered.

8/2/23 A nurse took the tired anxious service man to the bedside. "You're son is here". . . Psalm 121:8 – The Lord will watch over your coming and going both now and forevermore.

8/1/23 When I as a little boy, my mom, dad, brothers and I all lived in my Nana's ramshackle. . . Philippians 3:20 But our citizenship is in heaven and from it we await a Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ.

7/31/23 The wives that lived inside the walls of the Weinsburg Castle in Germany were well aware of the riches it held. . . Proverbs 31:10-12  A wife of noble character who can find, she is worth far more than rubies. Her husband has full confidence in her and lacks nothing in value

7/28/23 Judy was surprised to receive a thank you note from the thrift shop where she'd recently donated. But the bigger surprise was that . . . John 6:11 - Then Jesus took the loaves, gave thanks to God, and distributed them to the people. Afterward he did the same with the fish. And they all ate as much as they wanted.

7/27/23 Let’s not let the enemy to distract us. Satan called a worldwide convention. In his opening address to his evil angels. . . John 10:10 The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.

7/26/23 I can still remember those games that my friend and I played when I was a boy. . . Psalm 51:10 Create in me a clean heart O God. Put a new and right spirit within me.

7/25/23 Well, yesterday's supposed-to-be easy day of travel turned into an incredibly long day of travel home. . . Philippians 2:3 Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves,

7/24/23 It was a busy morning about 8:30 when an elderly gentleman in his eighty's. . . Philippians 4:12 Since I know what it is to be in need and I know what it is to have plenty, I've learned the secret of being content in any and every situation whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want.

7/21/23 Nick and Cole were excited to celebrate their 4th and 6th birthday. . . Matthew 25:40 - The King will reply "Truly I tell you whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me"

7/20/23 Nathan hadn't a planned for a road trip. Instead, his plan was to drive his wife and their two children. . . 2 Corinthians 9:11 You'll be enriched in every way to be generous in every way, which through us will produce thanksgiving for God.

7/19/23 Opening the refrigerator, I was not expecting to be met with an overturned jar of beet root. . . Psalm 19:12 How can I know all the sins lurking in my heart, cleanse me from these hidden faults.

Several years ago, my husband and I were strolling along the shores of nearby Harrison Lake . . . 1 John 1:9 - If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness!