Peace Support Operations
"Try to be at peace with everyone, and try to live a holy life, because no one will see the Lord without it. Guard against turning back from the grace of God. Let no one become like a bitter plant…
“Is this what marriage was supposed to be?”
“So they are no longer two, but one. Therefore what God has joined together, let man not separate.” —Matthew 19:6 Our ministry verse has been “With my mouth (also with my pen and my computer) I will make Your faithfulness…
Can You Take a Dare?
“Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith; be men of courage; be strong. Do everything in love.” — 1 Corinthians 16:13 I have been reading The Love Dare, the book featured in the recent movie Fireproof. This book…
Good Experience
“For this reason a man will leave his father and mother and be united to his wife, and they will become one flesh.” — Genesis 2:24 Not far from our house is a road with a sharp curve. The Department…
Blessed To Be A Blessing
“Blessed are those who have learned to acclaim You, who walk in the light of Your presence, O LORD. They rejoice in Your name all day long; they exult in Your righteousness.” —Psalm 89:15, 16 What do you do when…
Ready! Fire! Aim!
“Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry, for man’s anger does not bring about the righteous life that God desires.” —James 1:19-20 Rarely does a movie come out that just “nails it”—gets to…
Every Morning
Every morning he prays for his son who is deployed in the desert. With his Bible beside him, he reads a verse, types it out into email, and follows that with a prayer specifically for his son and his unit…
Hearing Voices
Jesus said, “He calls his own sheep by name and leads them out. When he has brought out all his own, he goes on ahead of them, and his sheep follow him because they know his voice. But they will…
Combat U-Turns
“You do not want sacrifices, or I would offer them; You are not pleased with burnt offerings. My sacrifice is a humble spirit, O God; You will not reject a humble and repentant heart.” — Psalm 51:16-17 We had some…
Comms Check
“As the scripture says, ‘For this reason a man will leave his father and mother and unite with his wife, and the two will become one.’” — Ephesians 5:31 “Never forget these commands that I am giving you today. Teach…