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The Bible is the treasure map that leads us to God’s highest treasure: eternal life.
From Matthew 4:4: “But He [Jesus] answered, ‘It is written, One does not live by bread alone, but by every word that comes from the mouth of God.'”
Praying together
Man and woman, close to God—
Strengthens a marriage
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Feeling lost in hope
Rising up on eagle’s wings—
Never forsaken
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Salvation arrives
The tomb is forever empty—
Accept Jesus’ love
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Most big transformations come about from the hundreds of tiny, almost imperceptible, steps we take along the way.
Dating is about grand romantic gestures that mean little over the long term. Marriage is about small acts of kindness that bond you over a lifetime.
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Have you ever thought?
About the significance of a chair
Providing comfort and relaxing care
Chairs, many in number
Starring in all sizes and shapes
Making for countless escapes
Summertime in the backyard
A sturdy, relaxing hammock waits
Making afternoon naps an ideal fate
Looking for a cool place to sit
Bean bag chairs, ready for fun
Comfortable seats for everyone
A rocking chair seldom sits alone
Inviting story time for two
Grandma reads, right on cue
Every living room offers choices
A colorful sofa seats two, maybe more
Crowding together, let’s not try for four
Extra chairs needed at an event
Arriving much, much too late
A folding chair will be my fate
Summer sun, surf, and sand
Sitting at the beach, carries the day
Relaxing under brilliant, sunny rays
Energetic, little people arrive
Parking themselves in tiny banana seats
Rocking with laughter, enjoying some treats
An oversized recliner, in a corner
Always my best and most favorite place
Stretching out to relax, by the fireplace
Before you go, I have one request to ask
Will you please “take my place” in this special chair
The dentist is eager and ready, with genuine care
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I must be honest and admit. Visiting the dentist isn’t one of my favorite places to be. I’ve endured the removal of four wisdom teeth (in one visit) as well as the preparation needed for a crown. How do you feel about going to the dentist?
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Forgiveness is the final form of love.
From Ephesians 4:32: “Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ has forgiven you.”
“Miracle” defined: An event occurs without any explanation through natural or scientific law. Conclusion: God’s love results in many miracles.
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From the unknown darkness, nothing of worth
God creates the lofty heavens and this earth
Tireless miracle worker
Witness God’s interventions
Lives transformed by His love
Never bound by earthly limitations
Too old one says, Abraham’s Sarah bears a son
Isaac will lead a nation with a Godly destination
God’s faithful Grace flows freely
His hands at work, all around us
Miracles arrive in many forms
Inspecting God’s handiwork, forever trust
With Pharaoh’s army closing in on the Red Sea
God shows He truly is God, forever this will be
Always trust in our Lord
When we begin to lose hope
He bolsters our shaky faith
God remains near, never remote
In the lion’s den, Daniel faces impossible odds
Power of prayer covers and protects his cause
Through our Lord and Savior, Jesus
God brings forth miracles, never few
Remember them and share them
God’s infinite love brings a new view
To a lost people, witness the birth of a Holy Son
Jesus, the Messiah, He will always be the One
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From John 10:32: “Jesus replied, ‘I have shown you many good works from the Father. For which of these are you going to stone me?'”
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Depositing our faith in Jesus means God is now responsible for us, because He has purchased us.
From Proverbs 3:5-8: “Do not let loyalty and faithfulness forsake you; bind them around your neck, write them on the tablet of your heart. So you will find favor and good repute in the sight of God and of people. Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not rely on your own insight.”
Charming afternoon
Errant shot finds the thick woods—
Golfing ain’t much fun
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Beautiful park bench
Offering a short respite—
(Absent) “Wet Paint” sign
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Black Friday looming
Stores now offer Preview Sale—
Coming a week early
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If we have the true love of God in our hearts, we will show it in our lives. We will not have to go up and down the earth proclaiming it. We will show it in everything we say or do.
From Romans 5:5: “Hope does not disappoint us, because God’s love has been poured into our hearts through the Holy Spirit that has been given to us.”
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Pete lines up his tee shot on the 172-yard, Par 3 hole. He is playing for fun at Lake Hills Golf Club, and the 14th hole offers an opportunity to add a bit more practice to his round of golf.
Since the course is nearly empty, Pete decides to hit a dozen tee shots at the green. He has brought along his three young sons (Glenn, James, and Gene) to shag balls and allow their mother a respite back home. She will definitely appreciate a break from the high-energy boys.
As Pete hits each tee shot, his sons’ eyes follow each golf ball. Each boy calls out different shots, and these will be his to locate in a few minutes. After all, their father didn’t bring them out to the golf course just to fool around.
While most of the shots miss the green, a few have managed to find the putting surface. The cup is somewhat hidden by a slight rise at the front of the green.
Eventually, Pete is finished with his extra practice. He turns the boys loose to locate the wayward shots, with orders to bring back all of the golf balls not on the green.
The three brothers scamper down the short fairway to begin searching and locating the eight balls which never found their intended target. The experience feels almost like an Easter egg hunt, except the June day offers a mild and sunny, early summer afternoon.
As the boys make their way back to the green, each has located his assigned golf balls. Pete calls out to the boys, “There appears to be a missing ball. Did anyone miss one of my bad shots?”
The brothers shake their heads in affirmation that all of the balls have been recovered. Three golf balls lie on or close to the putting surface. Gene wonders out loud, “Where is the fourth ball?”
James casually walks over to the cup and takes a peek. He shouts out, “The ball is in the hole.”
Glenn jumps up and down with excitement, “Hey Dad, you made a hole-in-one!”
The three brothers are charged up and want to tell others about their father’s amazing shot. He defuses their enthusiasm when he humbly explains, “The shot cannot count as an official hole-in-one. Remember, I hit a dozen tee shots.”
While Pete’s three sons hold on to this special moment in secrecy, they will never forget when their father hit his “once-in-a-lifetime” shot. Amazing!
