Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.” ~Joshua 1:9 ESV Dear God, Remember the time when I was five years old, and I almost got hit by a car, but the car stopped in time, and all I received was a blow to my stomach? How about the time I was hit in the head by a baseball … Continue reading →
For no one can lay a foundation other than that which is laid, which is Jesus Christ. ~1 Corinthians 3:11 ESV It was another hot and windless day in San Francisco on October 17, 1989. There was a sense of electricity in the air as the anticipation built. The game would be three of the World Series playoffs. The contest was scheduled to begin at 5:35 pm. The San Francisco Giants and the Oakland A’s were going through the pre-game … Continue reading →
Be still before the Lord and wait patiently for Him. ~Psalms 37:7 We can say much about today’s society, but the one thing we cannot say is that we emulate patience. We want instant gratification whereas our grandparents waited years to achieve their goals. This attitude trickles down to everyday tasks. For instance, if we wait more than 45 seconds for a traffic light to change, we assume it’s malfunctioned. When someone is driving under the speed limit, some display … Continue reading →
For our pet lovers, Ed has written this beautiful poem. God has put “the breath of life” in every creature, so we believe our pets will meet us in Heaven… My Paw This is my paw, it belongs to me, but you can shake it if you please. This is my paw, it belongs to me, it has chased many squirrels up a tree. This is my paw, it belongs to me, so please do not look at it … Continue reading →
Vending Machines are designed to give us instant gratification with little payment on our part. They provide a wide selection of food or products that entice us to purchase what they offer and in return we obtain instant gratification. They are a wonderful invention that can bring happiness in whatever season of life or journey we find ourselves in. The best part about the vending machine experience is that we don’t have to have an emotional, physical, or spiritual attachment … Continue reading →
We look up at you for thousands of years, as we admired the beauty that shines from you. We thanked you the light that helped us see, as darkness crept in, and took over the path that we walked on. We have written songs about you, written stories about you, and yes even poems, and yet this never seem to be enough. As we looked upon you we found you to be very mysterious which just drawn us even more … Continue reading →
