Philippians 3:14 “I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus.” For many of us, a new year denotes a new start, a new set of resolutions, some new goals. A cup of coffee and cookie after grading papers. Watching an Continue Reading…
Psalms 37:4 “Take delight in the LORD, and he will give you the desires of your heart.” “Won’t he be surprised when I live to be 90!” That was my 88-year old mother’s reaction when the doctor who discharged her from the hospital suggested she get Hospice care. Her congestive Continue Reading…
Revelation 21:4 “He will wipe away every tear from their eyes, and death shall be no more, neither shall there be mourning, nor crying, nor pain anymore, for the former things have passed away.” Ka ching; Ka ching; Ka ching. I found myself depositing a lot of coins in my sad Continue Reading…
Ecclesiastes 1:2 “Meaningless! Meaningless!” says the Teacher. “Utterly Meaningless! Everything is meaningless.” Meaningless! Quite the assessment on life coming from a man who had it all. Solomon lacked for nothing. Wealth, position, wives (lots of them), legacy. The mention of his name was synonymous with wisdom. But in the end, none Continue Reading…
Colossians 3:2 “Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things.” I believe Heaven is real, not because I’ve had a life-after-death experience or seen the movie that describes a child’s venture to the other side. I don’t think there was ever a time when I didn’t believe in Continue Reading…
I Thessalonians 4:13 “Brothers, we do not want you to be ignorant about those who fall asleep, or to grieve like the rest of men, who have no hope.” I woke up the first day of April to find a light dusting of snow covering the ground. This was Continue Reading…
John 14:27 “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.” My grandma, Ocie Adloff, died when I was young so I don’t remember her well, just Continue Reading…