"For we walk by faith, not by sight." — 2 Corinthians 5:7 I was born in 1958, the fifth of eight children, five boys and three girls. I lived in a small house went to catholic elementary and high school, went to Church most Sundays. Religion was something that was taught to me...
“For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith — and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God” Ephesians 2:8-10 Chances are good that we met at Bethel when I stopped and asked if I could take your picture. I come by it naturally; my dad loved to...
But Joseph said to them, “Don’t be afraid. Am I in the place of God? You intended to harm me, but God intended it for good to accomplish what is now being done, the saving of many lives. So then, don’t be afraid. I will provide for you and your...
“He has told you, O mortal, what is good; and what does the Lord require of you but to do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God?” Micah 6:8 I was not raised going to church but as a teenager I began to attend services with my friends. I often...
“Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid.” John 14:27 Well, let’s face it, this past year has been interesting. Living through a pandemic has changed...
“There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus has set me free from the law of sin and death.” Romans 8:1-2 Freedom is a word that has inexplicably turned into a hot button issue...
“The LORD gives strength to his people; the LORD blesses his people with peace.” Psalm 29:11 There have been two times in my life where I believe God has sent my family and I precious gifts to help us get through hard times. The first gift was given to us on May 15...
“I am the good shepherd; I know my sheep and my sheep know me.” John 10:14 I believe we are a people who desire or even better yet yearn to be fully known by others. We want others to know who we are, what we love doing, what makes us happy, and what scares...
“. . . these signs will accompany those who believe.” Mark 16:17 How do miracles happen? Miracles are all around us. Miracles are made from things not visible. God uses his compassion and power to heal our weaknesses and restore our faith. For my entire life...
“Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It is not rude, it is not self seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts...