The Crisis for Character

In those days there was no king in Israel; everyone did what was right in his own eyes. Judges 21:25 Our women’s bible study just concluded a study of the books of Judges and Ruth. The book of Judges would have made a great movie with thrills and suspense. I can imagine myself sitting in … Read more…

Women of Excellence

Now, my daughter, do not fear. I will do for you whatever you ask, for all my people in the city know that you are a woman of excellence. Ruth 3:11 I first studied the book of Ruth when I was in my early twenties. When I came across this verse I thought to myself, … Read more…

Rethinking Our Priorities

I have chosen the faithful way; I have placed Your ordinances (accounted Your ordinances worthy) before me. Ps 119:30 It is almost the end of another week and as I think about my tasks here at home and the errands that have taken me out and about, it say’s a lot about my priorities. As … Read more…

Hope Revived

So now, since we have been made right in God’s sight by faith in his promises, we can have real peace with him because of what Jesus Christ our Lord has done for us. For because of our faith, he has brought us into this place of highest privilege where we now stand, and we confidently … Read more…

A Simple Towel

It was just before the Passover Festival. Jesus knew that the hour had come for him to leave this world and go to the Father. Having loved his own who were in the world, he loved them to the end. The evening meal was in progress, and the devil had already prompted Judas, the son of … Read more…

Alone With God

Give ear to my words, O Lord, consider my meditation. Heed the sound of my cry for help, my king and my God, for to you I pray. In the morning, O Lord, You will hear my voice; in the morning I will order my prayer to You and eagerly watch. Ps 5:1-3 We recently … Read more…