A Heart Warning: For prayer meeting on August 19, we pondered Isaiah 66:2 with thoughts on how to have God’s ear and full attention when we pray. Isaiah 66:1-2, Thus says the Lord: “Heaven is My throne, and earth is My footstool. Where is the house that you will build Me? And where is the place of My rest? For all those things My hand has made,... Continue Reading →
Davos
When I was not yet in my 20’s, I joined a group tracking the rise and threat of Communism to the world and to the United States. (You know how that “ism” started an uprising in Cuba in 1959 and nearly put us into a war over Soviet missiles on the island in 1962.) The group... Continue Reading →
1933 Remembered
Nearly 100 years ago, the nation was in a tough spot. From Franklin Roosevelt's First Inaugural Address, March 4, 1933, note the similarities and differences. President Hoover, Mr. Chief Justice, My friends, This is a day of national consecration, and I am certain that my fellow Americans expect that on my induction into the Presidency... Continue Reading →
Surgery and Psalm 23
For some years I have walked those about to be taken into surgery through Psalm 23 to bolster faith and hope. I most recently did this with my brother-in-law facing a difficult heart surgery in Kalispell, MT. Here is Psalm 23 as a help for those entering into surgery: Psalm 23 The Lord is my shepherd; The Lord is my surgeon... Continue Reading →
The King
Most of us are aware of the clash of the titans taking place in California these days over rights and safety - and safety does matter (MacArthur v. Newsome). The governor of the state has declared that churches remain closed until the COVID crisis is either past or controlled - until he says so. But some... Continue Reading →
Amos 3:3
Amos 3:3, Can two walk together, unless they are agreed? For a long time this has been a beacon verse for me in making decisions in a host of situations and especially about what marriage ceremonies I agree to officiate. I will not marry a believer to a non-believer meaning I will not marry a Christian to... Continue Reading →
Psalm 68
There are certain passages and stories of Scripture that resonate more deeply with a person than others. The same is true for all God’s people. (Here is a Pauline kind of sentence...) The one story that should have the greatest impact on all God’s people is the story of His redemption of rebellious, sinful, and stubborn... Continue Reading →
My Diet
Toward the end of May, Janet asked me if I would go on a diet with her. Without asking any questions I said, “Yes.” I should have asked some questions. A good rule in life is to always ask questions before saying, “Yes.” But working hard to be a serving husband, I submitted to her plan and continue to... Continue Reading →
August 6 and August 9
August 6 and August 9 are big days for some individuals and in history! August 6, Shiloh was born to Troy and Shawna – happy day then and now and many more!!! August 9, Johann Bach was born in 1648. August 6, 1945, the Enola Gay dropped ‘Little Boy' over Hiroshima detonating about 2,000 feet above ground and destroying... Continue Reading →
Police
The U.S. Constitution gives American citizens the right to speech, assembly, and protest. We have seen these rights exercised in large ways ever since May 26 (the day after the brutal, evil death of George Floyd in Minneapolis). But with the protests have come violence, destruction, and anarchy. And now the protests have called for the end or... Continue Reading →
a PK Musing 