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I’m Hungry!
Posted on February 13, 2025 Leave a Comment
February 13 I’m Hungry! A juice box or a Coke or a bottle of water rarely lasts very long when you are on a road trip with young children. They tell you they are thirsty and that all they need is a drink. But, it is not long after their thirst has been quenched that […]
I’m Thirsty!
Posted on February 6, 2025 Leave a Comment
February 6 I’m Thirsty! Traveling with other people can be a lot of fun. There are shared experiences, creating new memories, and deepening relationships. Traveling with other people can also be quite the challenge. It seems everyone has a different tolerance for the number of hours in the car, the distance between bathroom breaks, and […]
Accountability Sustains A Second Chance!
Posted on January 30, 2025 Leave a Comment
January 30 Accountability Sustains A Second Chance! We have reached the end of January. I don’t know how you are doing with your New Year Resolutions. But, I pray you have not compromised your goal or quit altogether. Statistically, however, most of you have already begun to slack off or have totally given up on […]
Community Provides Encouragement For A Second Chance!
Posted on January 23, 2025 Leave a Comment
January 23 Community Provides Encouragement For A Second Chance! Most of the second chances that have been given to me, have not resulted in much that is new or different than before. However, there is one exception. When I am surrounded by a group of friends, by a loving family, or by a Christian brother […]
Repentance Sustains A Second Chance!
Posted on January 16, 2025 Leave a Comment
January 16 Repentance Sustains A Second Chance! I am not sure most people are very clear about the meaning of “repentance.” Although many of us practice repentance, we are not sure where (and maybe why!) it fits in our journey towards a second chance in life. For many, confession and repentance are often treated as […]
Forgiveness Provides A Second Chance!
Posted on January 9, 2025 Leave a Comment
January 9 Forgiveness Provides A Second Chance! Confession opens up a second chance for you. The good news is that confession can be followed by real forgiveness and a total cleansing of your life. These ingredients are necessary for us to continue working on our New Year’s Resolutions as well as continue living a life […]
Confession Opens Up A Second Chance!
Posted on January 2, 2025 Leave a Comment
January 2 Confession Opens Up A Second Chance! With the flip of the calendar, our focus shifts to New Year’s resolutions, renewed commitments to self, and dedication to making our lives better. As the new year starts, many of us often focus on improving our job skills or clarifying our sense of purpose in retirement. […]
Expectation Of A Powerful God!
Posted on December 26, 2024 Leave a Comment
December 26 Expectation Of A Powerful God! I pray your Christmas celebrations were filled with love and joy as they brought you hope and peace. Christmas is a special season because it is a season in which we are reminded of our expectation of a Savior who makes a difference, who changes lives, and who […]
Expectation Of A Real Deliverer!
Posted on December 19, 2024 Leave a Comment
December 19 Expectation Of A Real Deliverer! There is a great deal of suffering in our world today! Suffering comes in the form of fear and sadness. Suffering comes in the form of abuse and oppression. Suffering comes in the form of lost hope and no help. Suffering comes in the form of loneliness and […]
Expectation Of A Suffering Servant!
Posted on December 12, 2024 Leave a Comment
December 12 Expectation Of A Suffering Servant! Even while the kingdom of Judah (in southern Israel) is being overthrown by the Assyrians in 701 BC, a preacher named Isaiah is faithfully sharing a message from the Lord God. The Word of God for the people is a promise of a Savior who is coming. However, […]
Take Delight 