Devotions

Psalms 1:1,2 (NKJV) Blessed is the man who walks not in the counsel of the ungodly, Nor stands in the path of sinners, Nor sits in the seat of the scornful; 2 But his delight is in the law of the Lord, And in His law he meditates day and night. One of the foundational...

Earlier this week we got a little taste of Spring and people seemed to like it.  I saw joggers, people walking in short sleeves, motorcycles, and open windows driving around town.  Technically, we are a few weeks till the end of Winter, but you can sense something...

Have you ever had to do something you had no desire to do, but you had to anyway? I'm thinking of work policies, such as doing mountains of paperwork, following overly convoluted policies, or obeying arduous safety procedures. You can also add in many household tasks:...

Isaiah 33:7 New International Version (NIV) 7 Look, their brave men cry aloud in the streets;     the envoys of peace weep bitterly. Does your heart break for the things that break the heart of God? That question should put us in a state of wonder. It is easy just to...

Proverbs 16:9 (NASB)  The mind of man plans his way, But the Lord directs his steps. I'm continuing on a theme established with last Friday's commentary and bolstered by Mike Wilson at Wednesday's Iron Men's meeting.  Mike's verse for the week was Proverbs 16:9.  This...

Do you like Surprises?  How you react to surprises probably depends on what kind of surprise it is, or whether it is a ‘good’ or a ‘bad’ thing, and often evokes excitement or fear.  Most of us like a nice surprise, like an unexpected gift, a day off work, or a...