Psalm 69:1-2 Save me, O God, for the waters have come up to my neck.I sink in the miry depths, where there is no foothold.I have come into the deep waters; the floods engulf me. Sometimes a picture is worth a thousand words. But in the age of AI, how can we know if theContinue reading “Miry Depths”
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Daily Burdens
Psalm 68:19 Praise be to the Lord, to God our Savior, who daily bears our burdens. I don’t know about you, but so many people feel like they are alone, like no one really knows them, understands them. In fact, loneliness has such a negative effect on health, that it has been studied. Loneliness isContinue reading “Daily Burdens”
Our Purpose
Psalm 67:1-2 May God be gracious to us and bless us and make his face shine on us–so that your ways may be known on earth, your salvation among all nations. People often make finding God’s will for their lives a difficult journey, needlessly. God’s will is plain. There are few complications. The problem weContinue reading “Our Purpose”
Strange Tradition
Judges 11:39 After two months, she returned to her father, and he did to her as he had vowed. And she was a virgin. From this comes the Israelite tradition… I heard the story of a family that would purchase a very nice cut of roast beef, and then they would cut half of itContinue reading “Strange Tradition”
Lightening Man
Matthew 28:2-4 There was a violent earthquake, for an angel of the Lord came down from heaven and, going to the tomb, rolled back the stone and sat on it. 3 His appearance was like lightning, and his clothes were white as snow. 4 The guards were so afraid of him that they shook and became like deadContinue reading “Lightening Man”
Rapid Turn of Events
Matthew 26:45-46 Then he returned to the disciples and said to them, “Are you still sleeping and resting? Look, the hour has come, and the Son of Man is delivered into the hands of sinners. 46 Rise! Let us go! Here comes my betrayer!” Some things happen in an instant, seemingly without warning. A car accident usuallyContinue reading “Rapid Turn of Events”
Badge of Honor
Matthew 26:6 While Jesus was in Bethany in the home of Simon the Leper, Kids grow up getting nicknames. What were some of yours? I had the unfortunate problem of my name which led to several nicknames. Stanley Arnold. Can you guess them? The first was a historical figure from American history. Benedict Arnold theContinue reading “Badge of Honor”
How Many Bags?
Matthew 25:15 To one he gave five bags of gold, to another two bags, and to another one bag, each according to his ability. Then he went on his journey. Not everyone is created equal. I am not six foot ten. I am five foot nine. My face is not symmetrical, so I am notContinue reading “How Many Bags?”
Tax Day Cometh!
Matthew 22:17 “Tell us then, what is your opinion? Is it right to pay the imperial tax to Caesar or not?” With our tax day rapidly approaching this age old question is just as relevant now as it was then. I don’t know too many people who enjoy paying taxes. Most of us think theyContinue reading “Tax Day Cometh!”
Lost
Psalm 61:2 From the ends of the earth I call to you, I call as my heart grows faint; lead me to the rock that is higher than I. It can be hard to tell where you are when you are walking in unfamiliar territory. You look for landmarks to help you orient yourself, aContinue reading “Lost”