I spent the first four days last week unemployed. It’s not that I didn’t have an employer, I actually have two of them at present. It’s just that neither of them had any work for me Monday through Thursday. With the end of the month approaching I’m watching my bank accounts extremely closely. One surprise… Continue reading I sure hope you are DRESSED FOR SUCCESS
Tag: bad choices
RIGHTEOUS INDIGNATION
“Here He comes.” Thadeus nudged the fellow scribe next to him when he saw Jesus enter the gate of Jerusalem. They and the priests with them studied His every move. They followed Jesus as He led His followers to the temple. They all froze when Jesus stopped in the outer area reserved for Gentiles. “What’s… Continue reading RIGHTEOUS INDIGNATION
WAITING ON GOD book review and launch
When I learned my friend, Wayne Stiles, was writing a book about the life of Joseph I was thrilled. At the time I was going through Joseph’s life for devotional topics for my blog. It’s always fun to see how another writer sees the same portion of scripture. Wayne did not disappoint me. I knew… Continue reading WAITING ON GOD book review and launch
THE COUNCIL
Caiaphas sat in the High Priest’s chair. He waited for the other men to sit. “What is the nature of this urgent calling together of the council? As if I need to ask.” A Pharisee stood. “There’s been an incredible development with Jesus from Nazareth.” Caiaphas stared at the Pharisee. “Did he tell someone to… Continue reading THE COUNCIL
I finally found my sign from God…or not.
I’ve seen a lot of signs from behind the wheel of various trucks I’ve driven for my occupation. Some are helpful. Others are funny. A few can be misconstrued. Here’s an example of a sign I could easily read as coming directly from God to me when it actually says something entirely different. I tell… Continue reading I finally found my sign from God…or not.
THE STONES
Jesus stopped in Solomon’s porch to soak up the winter sun’s heat at mid-day. His disciples followed His example. The Feast of Dedication was near its end. A mob from Jerusalem soon surrounded them. A few Sadducees and Pharisees were mixed in. A man with a half gray beard stepped forward. “If you’re the Messiah… Continue reading THE STONES
IS IT LAWFUL TO DIVORCE?
Jesus smiled as the crowd of people pressed in. Some women with children crowded around him. Each one held an infant for Him to touch. Matthew stepped in. “Please, ladies, we have more important things to attend to.” Jesus pushed Matthew back. “Leave them alone. I have time for children. They need a touch, too.”… Continue reading IS IT LAWFUL TO DIVORCE?
CAPITAL CITY
David looked at each man in the room. Every one of them was mighty, God definitely blessed him there. “It’s time to move out of Hebron. The city is too vulnerable to attack.” Abashai stepped forward. “Where do you propose we relocate the capital to?” David smiled. “I want Zion.” A murmur rose in the… Continue reading CAPITAL CITY
CIVIL WAR
“Is the time now for my kingdom to start?” David stared at the ephod Abiathar wore. “Yes.” “What city shall I go to?” “Hebron.” David stood and faced his men. “We’re going to Hebron.” The cheer was deafening. **** After David and his men settled into Hebron and its surrounding towns the elders of Judah… Continue reading CIVIL WAR
How to become a curmudgeon
Two roads diverged in my life and I must decide which one to take. There’s the bright sunny happy lane filled with green meadows and fair lakes and trees with shade to rest under, and there’s the dark path through the forest that blocks out the sun with gloom. Let’s take the gloomy road and… Continue reading How to become a curmudgeon