by John | Sep 21, 2022 | Journey, Legacy, Thankfulness
”Teach us to realize the brevity of life, so that we may grow in wisdom.”-Psalm 90:12 We are all familiar with the quote, “don’t put off til tomorrow what you can do today.” However, most of us live the Mark Twain philosophy that says, “never put off til tomorrow what...
by John | Sep 7, 2022 | Journey, Thankfulness
““So, I concluded there is nothing better than to be happy and enjoy ourselves as long as we can. And people should eat and drink and enjoy the fruits of their labor, for these are gifts from God.” -Ecclesiastes 3:12-13Where there is no vision, the people perish”...
by John | Aug 17, 2022 | Direction, Thankfulness
“My prayer is not for them alone. I pray also for those who will believe in me through their message, that all of them may be one, Father, just as you are in me and I am in you. May they also be in us so that the world may believe that you have sent...
by John | Aug 10, 2022 | Generosity, Giving, Thankfulness
When Mordecai learned about all that had been done, he tore his clothes, put on burlap and ashes, and went out into the city, crying with a loud and bitter wail. He went as far as the gate of the palace, for no one was allowed to enter the palace gate while...
by John | Aug 3, 2022 | Generosity, Giving, Thankfulness
Then someone called from the crowd, “Teacher, please tell my brother to divide our father’s estate with me.”Jesus replied, “Friend, who made me a judge over you to decide such things as that?” Then he said, “Beware! Guard against...
by John | Jul 20, 2022 | Direction, Thankfulness
“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future”- Jeremiah 29:11 I enjoy meditating on this text from Jeremiah as it contradicts the message our culture is bombarded with....