Remembering The Four Chaplains
“Greater love has no one than this, that one lay down his life for his friends.” — John 15:13 When the same story keeps coming up, I pay attention. There must be something that God wants me to know or…
The Proverbs 31 Husband
“Her husband has full confidence in her and lacks nothing of value. She brings him good, not harm, all the days of her life. . . . .Her children arise and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praises…
The Refresh Button
“Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—His good, pleasing and perfect will.” — Romans…
Soul Music
“Praise the LORD, O my soul; all my inmost being, praise His holy name. Praise the LORD, O my soul, and forget not all His benefits.” — Psalm 103:1-2 Our Wednesday evening prayer service started with our pastor asking us…
The Oxygen Mask
“Unless the LORD builds the house, they labor in vain who build it.” — Psalm 127:1 You’ve flown on airliners—and no doubt recall the flight attendant reminding you that “if there is a drop in cabin pressure, an oxygen mask…
Real Men Read “Heroes at Home”
"A word aptly spoken is like apples of gold in settings of silver." --- Proverbs 25:11 I don’t think that “Real Men Read Heroes at Home” will become a bumper-sticker, but maybe it should. Ellie Kay’s great book, sub-titled “Help…
Keep on Praying
“And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the saints.” —Ephesians 6:18 “How can I pray for you?” It is…
Reintegration Concerns / Reintegration Prayers
“Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful.” — Colossians 4:2 The mood of our Bible study group was changing as the ladies were anticipating the return of their husbands from year-long deployments. We had been studying Loving Your Military…
Praying Scripture
“Then Jesus told His disciples a parable to show them that they should always pray and not give up.” —Luke 18:1 “I just don’t know how to pray!” Have you ever heard someone say that? It’s interesting that a disciple…
The Gift of Gifting
“But just as you excel in everything—in faith, in speech, in knowledge, in complete earnestness and in your love for us—see that you also excel in this grace of giving.” — 2 Corinthians 8:7 In honor of Brian and Sandy,…