March 24, 2023 — Good morning. We are rejoicing today to think that Anita has no cancer. Post-op Appointment March 30th. Prayer is appreciated. Thankful for the strength of our Refuge. Psalm 46:1 “God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.” “Smash Your Arrows” A Daily Visit with God just…

only the tithe? 2 Kings 12:4 (KJV) And Jehoash said to the priests, All the money of the dedicated things that is brought into the house of the LORD, even the money of every one that passeth the account, the money that every man is set at, and all the…

March 23, 2023 — Good morning. While we know there remains a few tough choices ahead, and that radiation, if that is all that is required, is no “walk in the park” we are rejoicing today to think that Anita has no cancer.Post-op Appointment March 30th. Prayer is appreciated. Thankful to know God’s throne…

Decisions are stressful March 23, 2023 We received the wonderful news yesterday that my wife’s cancer surgery was completely successful. The margins around the lump were clean, and so were the lymph nodes they removed that were immediately connected to it. Our post-op consultation is March 30th. We were instructed…

Luke 14:34 (KJV) Salt is good: but if the salt have lost his savour, wherewith shall it be seasoned? The passage begins with a multitude following Christ. But, in this ominous text, we find Jesus pairing down the crowd and distinguishing between the multitudes and the disciple. In fact…

Just got the word — surgery was successful and lymph nodes were clean. The cancer has been eradicated. We’ll still have to meet with an oncologist to weigh the pros and cons of chemotherapy. Radiation treatment will take place after we make that decision (Chemo comes before radiation) Post-op Appointment…

God was perfectly capable of gathering them against their will — Luke 13:34 (KJV) O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, which killest the prophets, and stonest them that are sent unto thee; how often would I have gathered thy children together, as a hen doth gather her brood under her wings, and ye would not! “I would; ye wouldn’t“ The setting is toward…

March 21, 2023 — Good morning. Our church is in the middle of our missions conference. The message last night was helpful in so many areas. Walls of Jericho — six days of marching around them proved they had not weaknesses that could be exploited to Israel’s advantage. The battle was only of the…

Even about hell — Luke 12:5 (KJV) But I will forewarn you whom ye shall fear: Fear him, which after he hath killed hath power to cast into hell; yea, I say unto you, Fear him. I believe Jesus I believe Jesus about heaven. I believe Jesus about the resurrection I believe Jesus…