the eclipse
The eclipse of August 2017 was an incredible sight to see. I was curious and startled, not only by the blazing glory and sheer power of the eclipse but also by the reactions of the people in attendance. As I
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eclipse fever
[I captured this picture from this site.]
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Have you caught eclipse fever yet? These scientists are busy at work to prepare for the big day this month!
“The heavens declare the glory of God.” In this case, the eclipse declares …
failing health
George Burns once said: ”Tennis is a game for young people. Until age 25, you can play singles. From there until age 35, you should play doubles. I won’t tell you my age, but when I played, there were 28 …
What is revival?
A revival is a miracle. It is a miraculous, exceptional phenomenon. It is the hand of the Lord, and it is mighty. A revival, in other words, is something that can only be explained as the direct action and …
praising the Lord during drought in SD
We’ve been hard hit by drought in South Dakota this season, but Psalm 146 tells us to “Praise the Lord!” It’s hard to praise the Lord in a tough season, and maybe “Praise the Lord!” is not the first thing …
the sweetest words
The sweetest words Levi could ever hear were when Jesus said, “Follow me.” He was a Jewish tax-collector for the Roman empire, hated by his countrymen for being a traitor and “unclean.” Sitting at his booth, about his business, spat
clothed in Christ
I was a bit of a celebrity in grade school. I grew up on Long Island, 60 miles east of New York City, and I had a “hunter’s orange” sweatshirt I often wore. There was no hunting that I knew …
when hardships come
“Why does God allow trouble to plague his people? How can it be considered loving for him to permit trials to run wild in our lives?”
Ben Stuart answers these questions truthfully and with grace in this article at Desiringgod.org. …
the good samaritan
Last week I stopped at a grocery store. I noticed an older lady in a wheelchair, leaving the store, pushing herself along and kicking at her cart of groceries. I also saw the well-dressed executive in nice shoes make his …
unite my heart
I woke up this morning scattered and unfocused. A million things are vying for my attention – I’m not out of bed and I’m already behind! Work, kids, relationships, budget, the “tyranny of the urgent” are screaming loudly to be …