Peter writes both succinctly and with astute observation of mankind when he states, "Beloved, I urge you as sojourners and exiles to abstain from the passions of the flesh, which war against your soul." (1 Peter 2:11). "Which war against your soul." We are in a daily battle. We constantly fight to keep our minds and … Continue reading We are at War
CFP National Championship: It was Close and Why That Matters
The game was close. No matter if you pulled for the Clemson Tigers or the Crimson Tide you had to watch until the final seconds to learn the outcome. No shut out for either defense. No easy and often scoring for either offense. This was a battle won and lost on both sides of the … Continue reading CFP National Championship: It was Close and Why That Matters
Mom and Dad
I ran across this note. I think it is from your child. I think these are some things that they want you to know, but do not know how to tell you, so they wrote them down. They must have misplaced them, and now that I have their words in my hands, I think I … Continue reading Mom and Dad
Friday Praise and Prayer
Today ends the first full week of the Year of Our Lord 2016. I pray that this week is the beginning of a wonderfully productive and spiritually expansive year for you. On a personal note, I am taking advantage of this new year to make some changes in my life. I am consciously changing what … Continue reading Friday Praise and Prayer
The Victory of Faith pt 3
Today we conclude our look at victorious faith. If you missed the first two posts here are Part One and Part Two. 1Pe 3:12 God hears us when we pray. When we come in need – He hears. As we seek to do His will – He provides. In the times when our hearts are broken – … Continue reading The Victory of Faith pt 3
The Victory of Faith pt 2
Yesterday we began a look at victorious faith. You can see that post HERE. We continue our thoughts this morning as we turn to the Old Testament Nehemiah and company returned from Babylon to rebuild Jerusalem’s wall and found themselves surrounded by an enemy bent on keeping them from completing their task. Without the wall they were … Continue reading The Victory of Faith pt 2
The Victory of Faith
Faith is the Victory, the old standard hymn repeats that phrase. In all honesty, I like that song and have for as long as I can remember. Maybe because you cannot sing a song of victory and stay sad. Afterall, there is no such thing as a sore-winner (A poor-sport, yes, but I have never heard anyone … Continue reading The Victory of Faith
Merry Christmas
I am taking a break from regular posts until after December 31. Until then, "Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!" Have Happy Holidays, Scott
What to do about Satan
The Bible describes Satan as: Mat 6:13 – The evil one Mat 12:24 - The prince of demons Mat 13:38-39 – The enemy John 8:44 – A murderer, liar, father of liars John 12:31 – The ruler of this world 2Co 4:4 – The god of this world Eph 2:2 – The prince of power … Continue reading What to do about Satan
Shopping for a Man?
Need to know what to get a man for Christmas. Here are some ideas: 10. Hand Tools: Hammers, screwdrivers, pliers, anything that he can use with his hands. Even if your man is not the handy-man type; simply buying him these gifts will boost his manly ego and may even spark that handy-man gene. 9. … Continue reading Shopping for a Man?
Driving Thought 