Tag Archives: God

A Note Above

So then, let us aim for harmony in the church and try to build each other up. Romans 14:19 (NLT) Believe it or not, when I was younger (during my high school days) I was not just in the school choir, but the select choir. They must’ve been desperate for a bass, so I wasContinueContinue reading “A Note Above”

We’re All in this Together

If one person falls, the other can reach out and help. But someone who falls alone is in real trouble. Ecclesiastes 4:10 (NLT) My family and I have a tradition that dates back a couple of decades. On the night of Thanksgiving, to welcome in the Christmas season, we watch the movie Christmas Vacation starringContinueContinue reading “We’re All in this Together”

Not Their Job

Feed the hungry, and help those in trouble. Then your light will shine out from the darkness, and the darkness around you will be as bright as noon. Isaiah 58:10 (NLT) His name was John. I met him in downtown Salem. John was about six feet tall, maybe 180 pounds, and he smelled of beerContinueContinue reading “Not Their Job”

It’s a Trap!

Fearing people is a dangerous trap, but trusting the LORD means safety. Proverbs 29:25 (NLT) There is a famous line from the Star Wars franchise of movies which has been repeated many times within popular culture over the past several decades. The line was “It’s a trap!” and was uttered by a character named AdmiralContinueContinue reading “It’s a Trap!”

Training Day

For you know that when your faith is tested, your endurance has a chance to grow. James 1:3 (NLT) I have an announcement to make. I have decided that I am going to compete in the 100-meter race at the next Olympics on behalf of the United States of America! Isn’t that awesome?! In fact,ContinueContinue reading “Training Day”

I Pledge Allegiance

And who can win this battle against the world? Only those who believe that Jesus is the Son of God. 1 John 5:5 (NLT) “I pledge allegiance, to the flag…” It’s a phrase many of us grew up saying as our days got rolling in school. We would do the pledge every morning in elementaryContinueContinue reading “I Pledge Allegiance”