Thank God for Independence!
Tonight we’ll participate in the Independence Day celebration in Israel — and what a party! — shows, fireworks, music, dancing, everything under the sun!
...continue reading this devotion.Appreciation
You’re Priceless!
Yesterday, there was a fascinating article in Bloomberg about how the prices of some paintings are falling rapidly. As I read the article I wondered just how much paintings actually go for.
...continue reading this devotion.Don’t be Mopey!
Many times, our unbelieving family and coworkers — society in general, can make us feel small and inferior — like second class citizens — because we are Christians. Unfortunately, somewhere along the line, somehow, we begin to believe it! We become what I like to call “mopey Christians,” just moping around, keeping our faith hidden under a bushel, feeling afraid to say a word about Jesus, in fear that we might offend someone! And that’s precisely what the enemy wants us to feel!
...continue reading this devotion.Enter into His place of worship!
President Franklin Roosevelt used to attend church in Washington. One day somebody phoned the church and asked, “Do you expect the President to be in church this Sunday?” The rector answered, “That I cannot promise. But we can expect God to be here, and we fancy that will be incentive enough for a reasonably large audience.”
...continue reading this devotion.Do you remember when phones were for phone calls?
When I was growing up in the 1980’s we had a rotary dial phone. You put your finger in a numbered spot on a circular dialer which clicked as it returned to its place and registered the 7 or 10 numbers you selected. It took a full 10 to 20 seconds to complete a call and was really annoying if the number had a lot of 8s or 9s! Then came touch-tone phones…
...continue reading this devotion.Don’t forget the Price that was Paid!
As Israel celebrates Yom Ha’atzmaut – Independence day – Israelis are often reminded of the price that was paid for freedom. But today, in that spirit, I want to recall a time when a heavy price was paid for a translation of our Bible.
...continue reading this devotion.The fires are burning!
Throughout California and Oregon forest fires are burning out of control in this brutal August heat. To give you some perspective, the U.S. Forest service is spending $100 million a week to fight the fires!
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