Monthly Archives: March 2016

Our little systems have their day; / They have their day / and cease to be;  They are but/ broken lights of thee, / And thou, O Lord, / art more than they. —Alfred, Lord Tennyson, from In Memoriam. Proverbs 19:21 (NIV) Many are the plans in a man’s heart, but … Continue reading →

Psalm 90:12 (NIV) Teach us to number our days aright, that we may gain a heart of wisdom. James 4:13-16 (TEV) 13 Now listen to me, you that say, “Today or tomorrow we will travel to a certain city, where we will stay a year and go into business and … Continue reading →

Ezekiel 36:26 (NET1) I will give you a new heart, and I will put a new spirit within you. I will remove the heart of stone from your body and give you a heart of flesh. 2 Corinthians 3:3 (NIV) You show that you are a letter from Christ, the … Continue reading →

Proverbs 6:6 (NIV) Go to the ant, you sluggard; consider its ways and be wise! Matthew 11:30 (NIV) [Jesus said:] “For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.” Going down some old cement steps, I noticed an ant carrying a leaf on its back. The leaf was many … Continue reading →

Philippians 1:18-19 (NIV) 18 The important thing is that in every way, whether from false motives or true, Christ is preached. And because of this I rejoice. Yes, and I will continue to rejoice, 19 for I know that through your prayers and the help given by the Spirit of … Continue reading →

Be determined to obey God– 1 Samuel 7:3 (ESV)  And Samuel said to all the house of Israel, “If you are returning to the LORD with all your heart, then put away the foreign gods and the Ashtaroth from among you and direct your heart to the LORD and serve … Continue reading →

John 14:6 (ESV) Jesus said to him, “I am the Way, and the Truth, and the Life. No one comes to the Father except through me.” Christianity is what Christ says it is. His power becomes operative toward us as we accept His words as final and yield our souls … Continue reading →

On our vacation in Florida, the kids spent most of the time in the pool. After a few days, they began to look for ways to aggravate each other. When 4-year-old Jacob started to get in the pool with his sisters, they told him, “No! There’s a shark in here!” … Continue reading →

1 Chronicles 16:27-29 (NIV) 27 Splendor and majesty are before him; strength and joy in his dwelling place. 28 Ascribe to the LORD, O families of nations, ascribe to the LORD glory and strength, 29 ascribe to the LORD the glory due his name. Bring an offering and come before … Continue reading →

Nehemiah 8:10 (NIV) Nehemiah said, “Go and enjoy choice food and sweet drinks, and send some to those who have nothing prepared. This day is sacred to our Lord. Do not grieve, for the joy of the LORD is your strength.” Psalm 21:6 (NIV) Surely you have granted him eternal … Continue reading →