“Wherefore the rather, brethren, give diligence to make your calling and election sure: for if ye do these things, ye shall never fall: For so an entrance shall be ministered unto you abundantly into the everlasting kingdom of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ.” II Peter 1:10-11 A few months ago, my daughter and her husband gave me a book, “Putting Things in Order.” Life is uncertain, we do not know what tomorrow holds. We must have our financial records organized, our wills up to date, and computer passwords, and other information all in one place, so that if something…
We received a phone call from my husband’s distant cousin. Someone he hadn’t seen in years and barely remembered. The only thing he could remember was that she was a little odd. She was in the area and wanted to stop in and say “Hello.” It was an unexpected visit…
“Sanctify yourselves therefore, and be ye holy: for I am the LORD your God. And ye shall keep my statutes, and do them: I am the LORD which sanctify you.” Leviticus 20:7-8 We used to sing a chorus in our church, and it came to my mind when I read this…
“I will bless the LORD at all times: his praise shall continually be in my mouth.” Psalm 34:1 The word Praise means the expression of approval or admiration for someone or something. The Psalms that David wrote are filled with words of praise to the Lord, in appreciation for all His wonderful works and deeds. He found God worthy of all praise. Psalm 18:3 “I will call upon the LORD, who is worthy to be praised.” Sometimes our praise is a spontaneous overflow of joy in response to a blessing we have received, or when we consider how much God…
“Yet a man is risen to pursue thee, and to seek thy soul: but the soul of my lord shall be bound in the bundle of life with the LORD thy God; and the souls of thine enemies, them shall he sling out, as out of the middle of a…
“Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.” I Peter 5:7 Merriam-Webster Dictionary describes “careless” as being untroubled, indifferent, unconcerned, negligent, or slovenly. In most cases, we use the word careless to describe someone who makes decisions without thinking about the consequences, someone who takes unnecessary risks,…