A Tale of Three men and the Lessons for Us


Does character count? How do we evaluate? 3 John  A Tale of Three Men and the Lessons for Us. The Apostle John wrote a snail mail letter to the church. He had no hesitation of having it read publicly; in fact—he published it on the open market! So what did he say and why should we […]

Mom’s Take Heart…This blog is especially for you!


Do you ever wonder if all your parenting is coming to naught? Then this blog is for you and especially for the Moms. 2 John “Mom’s Take Heart…Others Are Watching and Noting” The Apostle John wrote to the elect lady “I rejoiced greatly because I have found some of your children living according to the truth, […]

“The Mind Boggling Confidence”


1 John 5 “The Mind Boggling Confidence” A sunrise is mind boggling and yet we can be confident it will happen tomorrow and the next day and the next. There is one more thing that is even more mind-blowing and that is we can know for certain that if we were to die today we […]

True or False? How Do We Tell?


1 John 4 “True or False?” The Apostle John certainly has seen both those who are true and those who are false. Even he, like the other disciples did not see it coming when Judas was proven to be a false follower of Jesus. Remember this conversation around the dinner table that last night? “I […]

Prayer and Gorilla Glue


1 John 2  “Family Prayer is like Gorilla Glue—stuck for a Life Time” [I just got a text from a friend. Heading out to be with family; can’t wait! We can pray together! Does that resonate with you? Does your family pray together? If not, then this blog is for you! I must admit I was […]


1 John 1 From the pen of the Apostle John: I just have to tell you what Jesus has done for me He can do for you.  Did you ever have such an amazing experience that you can’t stop telling everyone you meet all about it?  You want them to join you in the joy you have, […]

“The Real Christmas…It’s More Than Just Christmas Wrappings”


Jude 1:1 “The Real Christmas…It’s More Than Just Christmas Wrappings” Where did summer go? Wasn’t it just Resurrection Day? But, here we are in October and the stores are brimming with holiday trappings. It won’t be long before we purchase gifts for loved ones and wrap them with care. Just as we choose with the […]

What Would You Pay for a Pearl?


Proverbs 24 “The Pearl of Great Price” Pirates search the Caribbean looking for sunken treasure. Yet God’s treasure is not hidden but found in Jesus Christ. The pearls of great price are hidden except to those who choose to dive into the depth of God’s Word and accept His plan. To an oyster a grain […]

Today “is” but tomorrow is a question


Psalm 146 “Today “is” but tomorrow is a question” The psalmist extols his view of life and of God. He sees God as his protector, redeemer and steadfast unlike men who are untrustworthy and unreliable. As with many psalms he begins with praising God. “I will praise the Lord as long as I live” because […]

The Master’s Tool is to Forge us in Fire~


2 Cor 13 “Forged in the Fire” Just as in olden times weapons were made by those called “bladesmiths.” A Bladesmither on the TV show “Forged in Fire” takes a piece of steel, heats it to extreme temperatures to make the strongest weapon available. The weapon is then tested by others as to its sharpness […]