I’ve been thinking a lot about what compels us to observe something. Is it the sensationalized commotion tied to it or is it something even more compelling? In Acts chapter 3, Peter and John heal a lame man at the Beautiful Gate. What ensues involves the act of healing and then the gospel […]
Healing acts and words
Acts
In Acts 1, verse 9 it says: “And after He (Jesus) had said these things, He was lifted up while they (His Apostles) were looking on, and a cloud received Him out of their sight.” Jesus had also told them that He must leave so that the promise of God could be fulfilled. […]
Precept Upon Precept Bible Study
I get very excited as September approaches and is now here! Every year for the last seven-plus years I have participated in a Precept bible study class. This year we begin with the historical document “Acts”. I will be sharing a bit of what I’m learning as we go through this book from […]
Thankfulness
I have been thinking about “thankfulness” for the past few days. You see, Jim and I took a gamble (without looking at our Truckers Route map) and decided on a scenic route out of Oakhurst, California to Coleville, California. We wound up on Sonora Pass on hwy 108, this after taking hwy 49. […]
Visitor
Since embarking on our journey we have had several visitors to our campsites. I have photographed a few of them. As we move from site to site I can’t help thinking of Jesus and his disciples as they traveled from town to town. Basically I think of Jesus. Although He became man, emptying […]
The Tongue
Over the years I have been learning to shut my mouth! Sometimes I am very proficient at this and other times, not so much. With the help of the Holy Spirit I find I can calmly listen to friends, family and strangers without the constant need to interject, after all, their comments […]
Inspired word
Many people question whether the bible is true. I like to refer to 2Timothy 3:16-17. All scripture is inspired by God (God breathed) and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, for training in righteousness; so that the man (or woman) of God may be adequate, equipped for every good work. […]
God’s Gifts
God gives us gifts. Some think they involve talents and skills. While God’s gifts may incorporate those abilities, God gives gifts that glorify Him. I have some talent for drawing and painting from photos. I prefer photos or models that don’t move around because my talent doesn’t go that far! I’ve also mistaken […]
God’s Family
I have just spent about a month with all types of family, i.e., daughter, son in-law, his mom and her boyfriend, my brothers and their wives, significant others, their children and grandchildren. Even though we don’t pick our family, God does. He knows our links and connections before we are born. I […]
Paul’s Claim to Gain
I was thinking about what we gain and lose in this world as we pack up today to leave Minot. In Minot reside our daughter, son in-law and two grandsons. Now we knew this day would come but that does not make it easy. Tears have been flowing. What makes […]