Making a Fresh Start

“…Come with me by yourselves to a quiet place and get some rest.” — Mark 6:31b, NIV   They say, “Out of sight, Out of mind.” And then again, it is also said, “Absence makes the heart grow fonder.” It’s been a minute, but I pray that the latter of Read more…

And God Said…

“The grass withers, the flower fades, But the word of our God stands forever.” — Isaiah 40:8   The beginning of a new year sometimes causes us to reflect upon our lives. We think about what we have accomplished, where we are, and what we desire to strive towards in Read more…

It’s Your Time

“For if you remain completely silent at this time, relief and deliverance will arise for the Jews from another place, but you and your father’s house will perish. Yet who knows whether you have come to the kingdom for such a time as this?”—Esther 4:14   Esther was going to let the Read more…

Back to The Altar

“So, Abram left Egypt and traveled north into the Negev, along with his wife and Lot and all that they owned. From the Negev, they continued traveling by stages toward Bethel, and they pitched their tents between Bethel and Ai, where they had camped before. This was the same place Read more…

Time To Harvest

“He shall be like a tree Planted by the rivers of water, That brings forth its fruit in its season, Whose leaf also shall not wither; And whatever he does shall prosper.” — Psalm 1:3   Wednesday, September 22, 2021, is the first day of fall. Wow! Where did the time Read more…

The Call And Response

“… Eli said to Samuel, “Go, lie down; and it shall be, if He calls you, that you must say, ‘Speak, Lord, for Your servant hears.’” … Now the Lord came and stood and called as at other times, “Samuel! Samuel!” And Samuel answered, “Speak, for Your servant hears.”   (1 Samuel 3:9 – 10) Read more…