then he set up his tents and built an altar there to honor the God of Israel. —Genesis 33:20, Contemporary English Version One of the “Wherever You Pitch Your Tent, Build an Altar”
Category: Everyday Joy: The Syndicated Column
Fathers Paint Beautiful Pictures
“A good man leaves an inheritance to his children’s children…” Proverbs 13:22 Fathers create beauty when they invest time, energy, love and patience into children. “Fathers Paint Beautiful Pictures”
Life Is Like A Peanut Butter & Jelly Sandwich
I will offer You my grateful heart, for I am Your unique creation, filled with wonder and awe. You have approached even the “Life Is Like A Peanut Butter & Jelly Sandwich”
THE STRATEGY OF HOPE
Hope is a strategy. One of the ways that we face life is the path of hope. Inevitably, we will face disappointments, setbacks, regrets, frustrations “THE STRATEGY OF HOPE”
Sometimes God Answers Prayer, but …
In the world you shall have tribulation; but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world. —John 16:33 Now, I know you are completely “Sometimes God Answers Prayer, but …”
Who’s Afraid of the Dark?
I will give you treasures hidden in dark and secret places. Then you will know that I, the Lord God of Israel, have called you by name —Isaiah “Who’s Afraid of the Dark?”
Mr. Demille, I’m Ready for My Close-up (or, Tyler Perry…Are You Out There?)
I must work the works of him who sent me while it is day; night is coming when no one can work.—John 9:4 NRSV “Mr. Demille, I’m Ready for My Close-up (or, Tyler Perry…Are You Out There?)”
Watch Your Words!
“As a man thinketh in his heart, so is he.” Proverbs 23:7 I worry sometimes that, when people walk past my door and hear me “Watch Your Words!”
Can Fear Wreck Your Dreams?
I know a place Ain’t nobody cryin’, ain’t nobody worried. Ain’t no smilin’ faces… I’ll take you there These are the lyrics of the song “Can Fear Wreck Your Dreams?”
Getting to “Whatever”
“Whatever happens, keep thanking God because of Jesus Christ. This is what God wants you to do.” 1 Thessalonians 5:18 (Contemporary English Version) There “Getting to “Whatever””