Posts from January 2016 (Page 2)

January 15, 2016 I will extol the Lord at all times; his praise will always be on my lips. Psalm 34:1 There are several things I like as part of my life and note these are not in any specific order. I enjoy quite a few sports, a Nicholas Sparks book, dogs, nature, working with numbers, driving, and music. To listen to music is one of my favorite pastimes. I would like to…

January 14, 2015 I will take you as my own people, and I will be your God. Exodus 6:7a What a feeling to be one of God’s people! Besides our parents, spouse and children, there is someone who cares for us. This individual is not seen face to face as Moses discovered. Yet, He is present in every endeavor we undertake. It is disappointing to know He is not a part of more…

January 13, 2016 How the gold has lost its luster, the fine gold become dull! Lamentations 4:1a Recently, we have learned of rewards and winning. We are elated with this result as we feel on top of the world. No one or nothing can defeat us. However, what happens when the opposite occurs. We lost, were defeated or beaten soundly. Do we feel dejected and lower our heads.…

January 12, 2016 . . . so that your daily life may win the respect of outsiders and so that you will not be dependent on anybody. 1 Thessalonians 4:12 Many of us feel winning is everything or the only thing. True, it is essential in a contest whether sports or another area of life. However, what is winning? Yesterday, rewards were discussed. Look at our verse, “win the…