Reading chapters like Nehemiah chapter 3 can be tedious. One may wonder the value of all those difficult to read names with “next to him”, or “after him” so many …

The scripture tells us that a man is born to trouble as sparks fly upward. Jesus himself told us that in this world we would have trouble. Looking further into …

God is not bound in time as are we. He though is the creator of time and uses it for His purposes. I am sure that as the year and …

Nehemiah’s broken heart took him to the throne room of God. He knew to Whom he was speaking. He had a relationship with God. He addressed Him as the Lord …

Watching commercials over Christmas provides insight to our culture. One touts a certain toy and the next displays needy children from other parts of the world. Yearly demands on our …

Moses was human and yet he had a relationship with God that left his face glowing.  After being with God he had to wear a veil over his face when …

Resounding joy rings throughout Christendom. Joy springs forth and bubbles up throughout the scriptures. It echoes forth through poetry and music. The Psalmist claimed having more joy than those celebrating …

Following eleven silent years we received word of the whereabouts of our second eldest brother. It was the year following our father’s death. Mother, my younger sister and myself with …

What keeps us going when the days are long or dark? What kept Abraham the many years after he received his promises and yet saw no fulfillment? What was it …

Faith is a major component of the Christmas story. Hebrew 11:1 tells us that “Faith is the substance of things hoped for the evidence of things not seen.” When the …