“For in the day of trouble he will keep me safe in his dwelling; he will hide me in the shelter of his tabernacle and set me high upon a rock. Then my head will be exalted above the enemies who surround me; at his tabernacle will I sacrifice with shouts of joy; I will sing and make music to the … Read More

“For God did not give us a spirit of timidity, but a spirit of power, of love and of self-discipline.” 2 Timothy 1:7, NIV. Everywhere we turn today, we hear cries of fear. “Corona Virus outbreak, earthquakes, floods, tornadoes, tidal waves, human trafficking, child abductions, androids twice the … Read More

“But our citizenship is in heaven.” Philippians 3:20, NIV. When people ask me where I was born, I proudly tell them, Virginia. Something about our rich American heritage that began in places like Jamestown and Williamsburg adds depth to how far we have come in such a short amount of time. … Read More

“’Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength…Love your neighbor as yourself.’ There is no commandment greater than these.” Mark 12:30-31, NIV “Love” is a word we hear and speak often. “I love your hair; I love my dog; you … Read More

“But our citizenship is in heaven. And we eagerly await a Savior from there, the Lord Jesus Christ, who, by the power that enables him to bring everything under his control, will transform our lowly bodies so that they will be like his glorious body.” Philippians 3:20-21, NIV So many things make … Read More

“This is the meaning of the parable: The seed is the word of God.” Luke 8:11, NIV They are everywhere in my yard! Sprouting up from seeds that have fallen from the grey oak trees are many baby trees trying to take root. They are incredibly prolific! My son-in-law uprooted some of the seedlings to … Read More