Monthly Archives: March 2025

LIVE WELL AND PROSPER!

Live well and prosper sounds like something Dr. Spock would say, right? But Dr. Spock’s exact words were, “live long and prosper.” The Vulcan “salute” was devised by Leonard Nimoy, the actor who portrayed the half Vulcan character Mr. Spock on the original Star Trek television series. … Continue reading

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OBEDIENCE DEMONSTRATES OUR LOVE

The Lord bless you and keep youMake His face shine upon you and be gracious to youThe Lord turn His face toward youAnd give you peace Amen, amen, amenAmen, amen, amen (The Blessing, Songwriters: Chris Brown / Steven Furtick / … Continue reading

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TAKING POSSESSION, REMEMBERING PROMISES, TRANSITIONING LEADERS

The Lord God goes before us. This is such a simple but profound statement. But how deep is our belief and trust in this truth?  How solid is our faith in the One who provides, heals, protects, rescues, and redeems … Continue reading

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TRUST GOD—HE KNOWS!

Blessed Assurance, Jesus is mineHe’s been my fourth man in the fire, time after timeBorn of His Spirit, washed in His bloodAnd what He did for me on Calvary is more than enough … I trust in God, my SaviorThe one … Continue reading

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IT’S TIME TO BOARD—NO DANGEROUS SUBSTANCES IN YOUR CARRYONS!

We are preparing this week for a trip to see our son in another part of the country.  We haven’t flown in a while, so we are reading and remembering what not to do from previous experiences with all the … Continue reading

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SEEK GOD FIRST—LISTEN, TRUST, AND OBEY

“Look to the Lord and his strength; seek his face always.” 1 Chronicles 16:11 “Many are the plans in a person’s heart, but it is the Lord’s purpose that prevails.” Proverbs 19:21 “So do not worry, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall … Continue reading

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IN TIMES OF TROUBLE

“Fight or Flight” are two inner, instinctive, first response choices in humans, according to social psychologists.  Do we stay and fight what is changing our normal daily lives and challenging our existence or do we run from it?  Fighting and … Continue reading

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THIS LAND IS MY LAND; THIS LAND IS YOUR LAND—GOD

Are we noticing what the book of Numbers is teaching us an even greater understand of who God is and how He provides for His people—perhaps with even more distinct clarity than the previous books of The Law? (Genesis, Exodus, … Continue reading

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AGES, STAGES, AND PHASES

Our life cycle on earth has a limited shelf life.  We expire when God says it is time and “we are no more” as inhabitants of earth.  In the meantime, our journey leads us through good times and challenging times … Continue reading

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OUR PERSPECTIVE VERSUS GOD’S KNOWLEDGE

“Lord, God, we have looked over all possibilities and have arrived at this place.”  It has all we need and want!  It will satisfy all our needs to flourish in this world.  If you love us like you say, I’m … Continue reading

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