Trust in the LORD always, for the LORD GOD is the eternal Rock. Isaiah 26:4 (NLT) I had the privilege of going to a summer camp which offered rock climbing as one of the weekly camp options. That may not sound too amazing until you realize that this summer camp was located inside Yosemite NationalContinue reading "El Capitan"
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 wasContinue 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 starringContinue 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 beerContinue 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 AdmiralContinue 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,Continue reading "Training Day"
