Daily Verse

Journey of a Lifetime

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“Let not your heart be troubled; you believe in God, believe also in Me. In My Father’s house are many mansions; if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. John 141-2 NKJV

Yesterday I returned to Watermark Assisted Living and shared with my friends some of the details of our 50th wedding anniversary travels. Besides visiting with our family, the high point was to worship at the little country church where we were married a lifetime ago. Lots of things have changed but amazingly they are still using the same piano that Nancy played before we said, “I do!” I hope you enjoy this heartfelt and sometimes funny session, along with a hymn that talks of where our journey is leading – That Manson over the Hilltop. Why not join us on the journey and put your trust in Jesus Christ to guide you along the way?!

Feeling Lost?

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Show me Your ways, O Lord; Teach me Your paths. Psalms 25:4 NKJV

Some days I feel lost, and hemmed in like the children of Israel at the Red Sea. But when I don’t know which way to go in life, then with David I can cry, “Show me your ways O Lord. Teach me Your paths!” Psalm 25:4 NKJV And just as He promises, God listens and directs our path.

When things seem dark and confusing, John tells us that, “The light shines in the darkness and the darkness can never extinguish it.” John 1:5 NLT And God lights up the dark places and comforts our souls, like a child who crawls into bed with mom and dad on a scary night.

And in those moments when we feel like failures and taking the next step seems impossible, Paul shares what Jesus told him, “My strength is made perfect in weakness.” 2 Corinthians 12:9 NKJV God doesn’t only use strong, smart and perfect people. He loves most to work with small, weak and broken people just like us so that He can show us His power, His love and His mercy. Then, He sends us to others to share that knowing and trusting in Him is the only real hope that anyone can have and that no matter what we face that He is enough!

No Such Thing as Bad Ice Cream!

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“There’s no such thing as bad ice cream!,” is our friend George’s favorite sayings (and he stays skinny!). George will take chocolate or vanilla, strawberry or peach. Whether it is on a cone a cup or a milkshake, he is ready to sit down and take a moment to enjoy it. I think it would be safe to say that George delights in ice cream. When the writer of today’s verse tells us that he delights in God’s word, I am reminded of George. It makes me realize that no matter the situation that is handed to me this morning, that I can continue to delight in the promises of God. In fact I think we all could agree that, “There is no such thing as a bad promise of God!” Every promise is perfect, pure, eternal and though sometimes hard to swallow, they are always sweet in the end! Has God given you some special promises? Do you have a favorite?