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“One-A-Week Challenge” – Week 33
“The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands.” Psalm 19:1 niv In the movie Forrest Gump, we get a glimpse into the complex life of a simple man. When reflecting on his time in Vietnam, Forrest said, Sometimes it would stop raining long enough for the stars to come out... and then it was nice. It was like just before the sun goes to bed down on the bayou. There was always a million sparkles on the water... like that mountain lake. It was so clear, Jenny, it looked like there were two...
“One-A-Week Challenge” Week 32
“In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth.” Genesis 1:1 NIV The simplest, yet most profound statement in all the Bible is this week’s verse. This verse is not about the beginning of God but the foundational statement about creation. God is without beginning or end. He alone is eternal. Moses prayed, ͞Before the mountains were born or you brought forth the earth and the world, from everlasting to everlasting, you are God.͟ (Psalm 90:2 NIV) The fact that God created everything is certain even for those without belief. It might be good to think of this verse...
“One-A-Week Challenge” – Week 31
“So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God.” - 1 Corinthians 10:31, niv I really like gadgets and I confess that I’m a sucker for the “As Seen On T.V.” industry. A couple of years ago I was smitten by the Pocket Hose Top Brass. This remarkable invention promised to prove to be the last water hose I would ever need. Without hesitation I bought one and used it for the next two years. While watering some plants that Mary had recently set out, I discovered the truth about the...
“One-A-Week Challenge” – Week 30
“Every word of God proves true; he is a shield to those who take refuge in him.” - Proverbs 30:5, esv I like to read. I enjoy a variety of genres of writing but my favorite casual reading comes in the form of historical fiction. While that sounds contradictory it is not. I like books that are set in a historical context, but weave a story with characters which are fictional. My personal favorites are military and special ops books. While I am careful not to read them as battle proven, I enjoy the exercise. The writer of Proverbs gives...
“One-A-Week Challenge” – Week 29
“And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” -- Philippians 4:7 esv This week’s verse is a continuation of Paul’s instructions to the church at Philippi. The great love for this local congregation is obvious with each stroke of his pen. Having warned them to be “anxious for nothing” he now gives them the absolute assurance that it is possible and profitable for them to abide in a state of peace. Peace is a misused and misunderstood word. A simple look at the Webster’s dictionary states that peace is...
“One-A-Week Challenge” – Week 28
“Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.” -- Philippians 4:6 niv In his book, The Applause of Heaven, Max Lucado describes the modern day "High D" personality. "He's rich. Italian shoes. Tailored suit. His money is invested. His plastic is golden. He lives like he flies -- first class. He's young. He pumps away fatigue at the gym and slam dunks old age on the court. His belly is flat, his eyes sharp. Energy is his trademark, and death is an eternity away. He's powerful. If...