So God created man in his own image, in the image of God created he him; male and female created he them. Genesis 1:27, KJV. I am enamored with the Genesis creation narrative and have always thought the conversations of origin and worldview to be fascinating. Most people during their lifetime will ask…
“And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose” Romans 8:28 The Bible is filled with amazing stories of how God chose people for a specific purpose, and how He carefully provided the necessary…
“Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.” Proverbs 3:5-6. About two years ago, I began praying that the Lord would show me when it was time to give up my…
“This is the day which the LORD hath made; we will rejoice and be glad in it.” Psalm 118:24 Tonight, we say goodbye to 2023 and begin another year. As we look back over the last twelve months, we have a choice. We can remember all the terrible things that…
“The LORD is the portion of mine inheritance and of my cup: thou maintainest my lot.” Psalm 16:5 Image by Anemone123 from Pixabay The NIV reads “Lord, you have assigned me my portion and my cup, you have made my lot secure.” August has been a very busy month, and…
There is a point on the Seward (Alaska) Highway, at about Milepost 37, called “The Wye.” It’s the fork in the road where, when driving south from Anchorage, you decide whether you’re going to Seward (end of the road) or Sterling and points beyond. You cannot get to either of…
“And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.” Romans 8:28 One of the greatest examples of this scripture can be found in the story of Joseph. When we look at everything that he…
Focus Verses: Genesis 1:11-13, 20-21, 23-27 After God formed the core – the base of all creation, and divided the waters in order for things to be placed where they belong, He begins to add in the details, the extras, the beauty, or as I like to say, the icing…
“The LORD is the portion of mine inheritance and of my cup: thou maintainest my lot.” Psalm 16:5 The NIV reads this way: “Lord, you have assigned me my portion and my cup, you have made my lot secure.” The word “assignment” is one we are all well acquainted with. …