the jailer cared for them and washed their wounds. Then he and everyone in his household were immediately baptized. – Acts 16:33 And now, just as you accepted Christ Jesus as your Lord, you must continue to follow him. Let your roots grow down into him, and let your lives be built on him. Then…
Be very careful, then, how you live—not as unwise but as wise, making the most of every opportunity… – Ephesians 5:15-16 I am a blessed man, and in so many beautiful ways. But for this post I’m just going to talk about my birthday. I need to share before it all gets too far in the…
Since my youth, God, you have taught me, and to this day I declare your marvelous deeds. Even when I am old and gray, do not forsake me, my God,till I declare your power to the next generation, your mighty acts to all who are to come. Your righteousness, God, reaches to the heavens, you who have done great things. Who is like…
So I had this very busy day all planned. Lots to do but well organized. Writing, cleaning, shopping, getting Max groomed, cooking my amazing spaghetti for the dinner Naomi and family are driving all the way from Miami to enjoy. Then a few other things too. But you know what they say: “the best laid…
Ok, friends, hold on to your hats! This is going to be a busy blogging week and I’m going to be hard-pressed to keep up. First, I have a key milestone (not millstone, important to note, but milestone…) in my life. Then, our Miami family are coming and Rebekah and I get to see three…
Give respect to your father and mother, for without them you wouldn’t even be here. And don’t neglect them when they grow old. Embrace the truth and hold it close. Don’t let go of wisdom, instruction, and life-giving understanding. Proverbs 23:22-23 This post fits with the occasional series around the ongoing care of our “noisy neighbors” – aka the ancients…
“Look at how good and pleasing it is when families live together as one. ” — Psalm 133:1 Today I am indulging in what is essentially a gratuitous display of photographs from Miami. Naomi’s eye for a great picture is in top form, and the subject matter – of course – just adds to the…
Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. – Philippians 4:6-7 One way to write about my parents (they will be 90 and 93 this year),…
You make known to me the path of life; in your presence there is fullness of joy; at your right hand are pleasures forevermore. – Psalm 16:11 “La bella vita” = “The beautiful life” True story: Two days ago, catching a little local news in the late evening, our weather guy, Chris, makes the following pronouncement: “In all my career…
4 Love is patient and kind. Love is not jealous or boastful or proud 5 or rude. It does not demand its own way. It is not irritable, and it keeps no record of being wronged. – 1 Corinthians 13:4-5 It’s me, it’s me, it’s me, O Lord,Standin’ in the need of prayer.It’s me, it’s me, it’s me,…
