January 2nd Read: John 12:26; Matthew 5:13-16; Mark 10:32; Luke 22:54 Although Jesus spoke of His Father honoring those who serve Christ, it seems that the purer motive of loving and honoring Him through our service would be even more pleasing to Him. Some follow afar off; some follow in fear; and some follow close …
January 1st Read: Isaiah 35 New Year’s Day, 1980, was a respite from the extreme winter weather which we had seen in December. It was a rare day, out of context, warm, almost balmy. I suggested to the two exchange students who were our guests that day that we take a walk up the wooded …
December 31st Read: Matt. 8:1-4; and Matt. 9:2-8; John 14:7-14; Hebrews 8:13 I hope that you still believe in miracles. So many do not these days. The age of miracles is not over by any means. God is still God. His power has not diminished at all. He still uses it to help the human …
December 30th Read: Matthew 6:25-34 ALL IS NOT RIGHT All is not right When my heart leaps about the sky Gladly embracing rainbows, While yours, Love, ever plods Along the ruts of life, Minding earthly things so much, Things to amass, to hold, to touch, Rebelling in your strife, Acknowledging great odds, Yet following your …
December 29th Read: Joshua 24:14-24 Each day is a fresh start, and it will bring more opportunities to make right choices and to serve God. THIS MORNING This morning is a painted sky And gently stirring breeze With patterned clouds a-drifting by And a whisper in the trees. This morning God’s forgiveness turns The darkness …
December 28th Read: 2 Timothy 1:5-7; 1 Peter 2:15-16; Romans 6:11-18 God wants us functioning for His kingdom, freely using the gifts which He gives to each of us. In Christ we are free to do what is right and good in every circumstance, free to choose those paths of righteousness in which we will …
December 27th Read: Job 39:1-17 The change of seasons in Central New York State is a wonderful parade of climatic changes and a wonderful succession of very different evidences of God’s creative hand. Winter is the hardest of the seasons, causing all life forms to find ways to keep warm enough to sustain life through …
December 26th Read: 1 Timothy 4:1-6 Children are able to imagine wonderful things, things which may transport them beyond an adult’s understanding. One of my nieces had an imaginary friend who went everywhere with her. If she rode in the car, space must be carefully saved for her friend. It was make-believe carried to the …
December 25th Read: Luke 2:41-52 Mary and Joseph were normal parents in spite of the miraculous circumstances of Jesus’ birth. Their emotions were just as yours are. Their joys and fears were the same. Mary was happy that the birth was accomplished. She and Joseph were proud of their boy and loved Him and nurtured …
December 24th Read: Matthew 2:1-12 Just a little bit of Christmas whimsy. Do you twinkle when you remember something done for Him? A CHRISTMAS STORY Once upon a holy night Stars all gathered ’round To hear as angels’ song of joy Filled heav’n and earth with sound. They stayed to watch the shepherds go On …