Daily Bread

Give us this day our daily bread. Matt 6:11

What things do you need every day?
One of the first things I do in the morning is get a cup of coffee. Continue reading

Refresh your joy!

It is a sign between Me and the children of Israel forever; for in six days the Lord made the heavens and the earth, and on the seventh day He rested and was refreshed. Ex 31:17

With getting up so early I often become weary early in the evening. Take yesterday for instance; Continue reading

Walking and Talking Together

Can two walk together, unless they are agreed? Amos 3:3

I don’t know where to begin. These are confusing times. Continue reading

You are Mine!

“Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by your name; You are Mine. When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; And through the rivers, they shall not overflow you. When you walk through the fire, you shall not be burned, Nor shall the flame scorch you. For I am the Lord your God, The Holy One of Israel, your Savior; Isa 43:1-3

In light of all the flooding in East and Southeast Texas, I am reminded of this scripture. Continue reading

Don’t drown – turn around!

The floods of ungodliness made me afraid. Ps 18:4

Floods are devastating. They undermine the foundations of Continue reading

What matters most!

He drew me out of many waters. Ps 18:16

Last Friday night Hurricane Harvey made landfall at Rockport, Texas. Though the weather reporters warned of the rain to come, Continue reading

The Lion

Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil walks about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour. 1 Peter 5:8

To be stalked by a lion is a scary thing. Continue reading

New Every Day

And every priest stands ministering daily and offering repeatedly the same sacrifices, which can never take away sins. But this Man, after He had offered one sacrifice for sins forever, sat down at the right hand of God, from that time waiting till His enemies are made His footstool. Heb 10:11-13

On Monday my wife’s new Pre-K class starts.
She can tell you exactly what will happen. Continue reading

What are you taught?

Jesus answered and said to them, “You are mistaken, not knowing the Scriptures nor the power of God.” Matt 22:29

A group of Sadducee’s approached Jesus with a question about the resurrection, which they did not believe in. Continue reading

Little Children

Let the little children come to Me, and do not forbid them; for of such is the kingdom of God. Mark 10:14

Sunday I had the privilege of baptizing a six year old. She has been part of our church for three years or so and approached me last year about baptism. Continue reading