Heaven? That’s a great thought – What is Heaven? Is it a place? Should I be hankering to get there? Lots of questions and lots to think about! Yesterday, I attended a funeral for a very good friend of ours… Read More ›
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The King and the Donkey
Just been reading the Bible in Numbers 22 about a bloke called Balaam – quite THE guy! Well worth the read if you can – really interesting. Anyway, it turns out that the Israelites had traveled through the plains of… Read More ›
Love Our Sport
WOW! Our grandson never ceases to amaze us. Here he is being No. 1 in the soccer football frenzy. This is his third promotion in a relatively short period, and he is only 18 years old. The first episode in… Read More ›
Does God Exist?
If God exists, why are kids starving in Africa? If God exists, why haven’t we had any rain? If God exists, why did so many people die in World War I and World War II? Just reading a book, and… Read More ›
Let’s not build our lives on a foundation of “SELF”
You have to live right and do the right things – obey the rules and make a go of your life – stay true to yourself and obey your parents, and everything will be OK. That’s exactly how the world… Read More ›
I Really Need to be First
In the armed forces, the men and women involved are truly remarkable – they give it their all, and they really do stick together. Through many hardships, wars, and tumultuous times, when everything seems intolerably difficult, many would give their… Read More ›
Closer than a Brother Hmmmm
I’ve been thinking a lot about the idiom that circulates around the globe a lot, and I quote “Closer than a brother”. It got me thinking – in my family, we were different. My mum adored us, and she was… Read More ›
“Who Am I ” ……..Taking Care of Business
Who am I? – I’ve often wondered that – it’s really a funny old business, isn’t it, that is knowing when to step in and when to stay well out of the way. That to me is one of my… Read More ›
24/7 Access
It’s amazing to have access to whatever and whenever we need it – access on a 24-hour basis is truly great. I was listening to the radio, driving along yesterday, singing along to myself, which is normal, and as my… Read More ›
Bullfrogs and Butterflies
I’ve been reading NO COMPROMISE: The Life Story of Keith Green Keith was born on 21st October 1953 and died in a horrible plane crash on 28th July 1982, at the age of 28. Keith was born to loving parents,… Read More ›
Helter Skelter
Charles Milles Maddox was born to a young 16-year-old by the name of Ada Maddox on 12th November 1934. Charles Milles Maddox turned himself into Charles Manson – one of THE most notorious killers in American history. Little did anyone… Read More ›
Go!
Well, what a year it has been – here we are getting older all the time, and as we progress through the years ahead, I just praise God that He is with us regardless of what is happening in our… Read More ›
DNA Genetic Codes
I’ve been reading Genesis – the first book in the Bible – and once again I have been overwhelmed by God’s amazing creation. The Painted Desert. The Northern lights. The Milky Way. The blue whale. The Tiny little micro-organs.Genetic Code… Read More ›
Mayerling
On the 30th January 1889, Crown Prince Rudolph of Austria committed suicide at the amazing age of 30 years old at Mayerling with his young mistress at the time Baroness Mary Vetsera. aged just 19 years. ***** Rudolf was born at… Read More ›
Grace Within Chaos
Ever since the Corona Virus came on the scene global chaos has exploded. Getting reliable and truthful information regarding infection rates and death stats is nearly impossible. The news media and our government officials are not 100% trustworthy, lacking the… Read More ›
REST
I find it interesting that humans require sleep and rest. Maybe it’s a need that happened after the fall of Adam and Eve. But since God created night during Creation Week, it would be logical that Adam and Eve needed… Read More ›
Find Joy In A Few Small Things
Have you found yourself a bit down and sad lately? Maybe you’re in a funk and feelings of being overwhelmed have hit you in the gut. Stress can take a toll on our health and state of mind. There is… Read More ›
Following God’s Will
As Christians, our desire should be to walk worthy of the Lord, being fruitful in every good work. Paul interceded for the church of Colossae, asking God to fill them with the knowledge of His will in all wisdom and… Read More ›
Grace
Health issues can be challenging. As we age, they seem to increase daily. I look forward to the new body God promises us when we are home with the Lord. “But our citizenship is in heaven. And we eagerly await… Read More ›
God’s Timing
God sets an appointed time to fulfill His plans and purposes. He is never too soon or too late to act. His schedule is perfect. We can put our faith, hope, and confidence in God’s divine timing. “For the revelation… Read More ›
Called To Be Encouragers!
Words of encouragement are powerful! They can make a huge difference in a person’s day! When feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or fearful, a kind word filled with hope spurs us on in our journey. Jesus understood this, practiced it, and stressed… Read More ›
One Thing Needful
If I asked you, What is the one thing needful in your life? How would you reply? There is no mistaking what the one thing needful is in Luke 10:40-42. Although Jesus recognized Martha’s feelings of annoyance, and surely appreciated… Read More ›
Homeless
Jesus knew what it was to be a homeless man. He spent the better part of three years depending on the charity of others. During His public ministry, Jesus did a lot of walking! Taking accounts from Scripture we can… Read More ›
Connected To God
God did not need us. He is perfect and complete. However, God wants us. Unlike the angels, God created man in His image and calls us His children. It is His will to establish a personal relationship with us. “So… Read More ›
The Beauty of Perseverance
Perseverance is vital to Christians. The Bible speaks of our need to persevere through trials and testings. Perseverance allows one to continue in a course of action even in the face of adversity, without regard to discouragement. No matter the… Read More ›
Waiting
Waiting requires patience and most of us fall short when it comes to this fruit of the Spirit. Life is filled with lessons that require patience. As humans, we want circumstances, desires, and other things immediately. We don’t like to… Read More ›
Hope, Trust, and Love
Hope, Trust, and Love Lately, I’ve been clinging to the promises of God. The world we once knew has changed a lot and at warp speed. The unfamiliarity of present circumstances has had many of us on edge. But God… Read More ›
The Chastisement Of God’s People
Habakkuk is the only prophet to devote his entire work to the question of the justice of God’s government of the world. He was perplexed that wickedness, strife, and oppression were rampant in Judah, but God seemingly did nothing. Habakkuk… Read More ›
The Beauty of Perseverance
Perseverance is a critical subject in the Bible. True saving faith will enable us to persevere. Perseverance allows one to continue in a course of action even in the face of adversity. No matter the odds before us, we march… Read More ›
Chaos and Confustion
The world is under the confusion of the devil. What’s wrong seems right (like abortion) and what’s right (good relationship with Israel) seems wrong. He uses confusion to rob us of our peace. When circumstances leave us bewildered and life… Read More ›