We were driving home one evening and I heard a song on the radio “First Thing First.” It caught my attention because it confirmed the name and subject matter of this story. I had another one in mind, but the LORD gave me this one. Why that title when it’s so obvious and it shouldn’t …
King Herod heard wisemen had entered his Kingdom and he asked why they had come. When they told him they were following a star that would lead them to a King born in Bethlehem. King Herod killed all the babies in Bethlehem so his position would be safe. GOD overcame events by warning the baby …
While talking with a friend who is recovering from a stroke, he was telling me how he is being cared for by his wife. I could tell he was frustrated at having to rely on someone else for what he once was able to do for himself. He must ask for what he needs and …
I remember watching an old black and white movie of the Titanic sinking and the remaining men calmly singing “Nearer My God to Thee” as the ship sank and lifeboats pulled away taking others to safety. It was surreal because minutes later they would be drowning in the freezing cold water. If it wasn’t an …
I recently saw a friend’s post that advised, “Surround yourself with people who believe in your dreams, encourage your ideas, support your ambitions, and bring out the best in you.” I understood my friend had good intentions, but this is wrong. Yes, surrounding yourself with supportive people is better than those who discourage you but …
