Behold what manner of love the Father has bestowed on us, that we should be called children of God! Therefore the world does not know us, because it did not know Him. Beloved, now we are children of God; and it has not yet been revealed what we shall be, but we know that when […]
Endurance and Encouragement II
Now may the God who gives endurance and who supplies encouragement grant that you be of the same mind with one another according to Christ Jesus Romans 15:5 Amplified Bible (AMP) As I mentioned last week, the Lord often allows me to see some interesting sights when I am outside. I had been working a […]
Unity
Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity! Psalm 133:1 Just ask the animals, and they will teach you. Ask the birds of the sky, and they will tell you. Job 12:7 For as long as I can remember, interactions between animals have always fascinated me. When I […]
Deer Stretch
Brothers and sisters, I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it. But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus. Philippians 3:13-14 Deer are amazingly […]
Thanksgiving I – Surrounded by Turkeys
Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:6-7 This week we celebrate Thanksgiving in America. Thanksgiving has always been one of my […]
Wise Counsel
A wise man will hear and increase learning, and a man of understanding will attain wise counsel. Proverbs 1:5 Listen to counsel and receive instruction, that you may be wise in your latter days. Proverb 19:20 There seems to be no shortage of people giving advice these days. The information explosion of the internet and […]
Elk Close-Up
I lift up my eyes to the mountains— where does my help come from? My help comes from the LORD, the Maker of heaven and earth. He will not let your foot slip— he who watches over you will not slumber; indeed, he who watches over Israel will neither slumber nor sleep. The LORD watches […]