The first half of this stanza, in verses 65-88, the psalmist began to examine the goodness of God in the midst of suffering. In this second half, we will see two more examples of God’s goodness. Take at look at this passage in Psalm 119:69-72: [featured-image single_newwindow=”false” alt=”Psalm 119:69-72″] While this theme of suffering and…
The Birth Of Jesus
Perhaps what Matthew chapter one is most known for is the account of the birth of Jesus that it contains. Matthew gives us a perspective that is a bit different than that of Luke, and he provides some details that are worth taking a look at, even though we may be very familiar with this…
Bring Me To McDonald’s
The things my kids say… This happened when my son, Jadon, was four years old. He is now nine. [featured-image single_newwindow=”false” alt=”Bring Me To McDonald’s”] My wife was at her doctor’s appointment for this last (hopefully!) week of her pregnancy. I was at home with the rest of the kids. All of them were still…
Coffee Break – 06.25.2018
On this day in history: In 1867, Lucien B. Smith patented the first barbed wire. In 1876, Lt. Col. Custer and the 210 men of U.S. 7th Cavalry were killed by Sioux and Cheyenne Indians at Little Big Horn in Montana. The event is known as “Custer’s Last Stand.” And in 1968, Bobby Bonds, of…
Memorize Scripture: Psalm 119:65-68
The next three stanzas of Psalm 119, found in verses 65-88, deal with suffering and affliction and persecution. And yet, this first section is perhaps one of the most comforting passages in all of Scripture. Take a look at these verses in Psalm 119:65-68: [featured-image single_newwindow=”false” alt=”Psalm 119:65-68″] In this world there is a lot…
Send Down The Rain by Charles Martin
I am always on the lookout for a good story to read. Though most of my reading lies in the area of nonfiction topics of interest, a good fictional story is always welcome. And that’s what I found in Charles Martin’s book Send Down The Rain – I found a good story. I was surprised almost…