Thursday, June 30, 2016

Breakfast Is Served! - POTPOURRI

Most of us give thanks at mealtime. But I wonder … are our prayers words without heart?  John Bunyan said, “In prayer, it is better to have a heart without words, than words without heart.” CLICK HERE TO LISTEN

Wednesday, June 29, 2016

Should A Believer Pray For Comfort And Peace To All? - POTPOURRI

During these trying times, should a believer pray that the victim’s families have comfort and peace? Is comfort and peace guaranteed to all?  CLICK HERE TO LISTEN

Sunday, June 26, 2016

May I have Your Attention Please? - POTPOURRI

How one attends to the what, when, and where of life depends on what one gives attention to. We usually find what we are looking for. CLICK HERE TO LISTEN

Saturday, June 25, 2016

What Do We Pray For Our Adult Children? - POTPOURRI

Most of us pray for our children, asking The Lord for safety for them. We ask for God’s blessing on them financially and physically. Often, we don’t ask the most important of all in prayer. CLICK HERE TO LISTEN

Friday, June 24, 2016

The Blessings of Asparagus - POTPOURRI

In our garden grows this lovely, nutritious vegetable.  But I didn’t plant it. We benefit from another’s labor. We have one chance to leave something behind. In spiritual matters, this becomes critical.  CLICK HERE TO LISTEN

Thursday, June 23, 2016

Jesus Was Not A Socialist. Neither was Paul! - POTPOURRI

The way I understand the basic principle of Socialism is that a Socialist advocates a classless society. Take from the wealthy and give to the poor. Make everyone ‘even-Steven’.  What did Jesus and Paul have to say about this subject? CLICK HERE TO LISTEN

Wednesday, June 22, 2016

Where Do Smiles Go? - POTPOURRI


How easy it is to be irritable and snap with hurtful words.  The smile, that was given seconds before is now replaced with a furrowed brow. I wonder, where to smiles go, anyway? CLICK HERE TO LISTEN

Tuesday, June 21, 2016

A Mother’s Supreme Grief – A Son’s Supreme Love - POTPOURRI

At the foot of the cross we find Mary. Who can comprehend her intense grief? Looking up, we find Jesus nailed to the cross. None can comprehend Jesus’ suffering.  Yet, even in His horrific pain, He provides care for His mother.  CLICK HERE TO LISTEN

Monday, June 20, 2016

Stumbling Blocks Of A Saboteur -- POTPOURRI

Have you ever been barely functioning and some friend or relative decides to dump their pent-up frustrations on you at your lowest point? Sabotage! CLICK HERE TO LISTEN

Sunday, June 19, 2016

A Life Of Faithless Ease - POTPOURRI

We can all live a life of faithfulness ease until something happens that causes us to turn from our own self-interest and self-trust. CLICK HERE TO LISTEN

Saturday, June 18, 2016

Groans - POTPOURRI

Today, I saw an old couple holding hands and walking side by side. One wore a brace around his waist, the other wore thick glasses. I wondered if they held onto each other because they cared or if …. CLICK HERE TO LISTEN

Friday, June 17, 2016

Identity – Saint or Sinner? - VIGNETTE

How many verses can be found where a saved, truly born again believer, is called a ‘sinner’?  If you are born from above and placed in the body of Christ, you are a saint! CLICK HERE TO LISTEN

Thursday, June 16, 2016

‘The Prayer of Jabez’, ‘Heaven Is For Real’, and Disco - POTPOURRI

These three have a common connection. What might that be?  Why should it matter?  CLICK HERE TO LISTEN

Wednesday, June 15, 2016

Anger and Bitterness with Dr. Mal Couch

These two audio files were transferred from cassette tapes and originated before the year 2000. 
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Tuesday, June 14, 2016

Opportunity Knocks - POTPOURRI

The really hard thing is to be able to say whether it is opportunity at the door or whether it is a test by circumstance. Our spiritual, moral, ethical compass must be well-tuned in such situations. CLICK HERE TO LISTEN

Monday, June 13, 2016

In My Father's House - POTPOURRI

The Lord Jesus makes clear and never connects His disciples, nor anyone else, with Himself to His relationship with His Father. He stands in an intimate and unparalleled relation to the Father like no other! CLICK HERE TO LISTEN

Sunday, June 12, 2016

What Did He Know And When Did He Know It? - POTPOURRI

David knew and had known for a long time that he was to be king. So why was he still bobbing and weaving fleeing from Saul? What kept David on this side of wrong? What keeps us from doing life our way?  CLICK HERE TO LISTEN

Saturday, June 11, 2016

And The Lord Laughs - POTPOURRI

All the positioning of the biggest and brightest nor the mass of weaponry has no power against The Matchless Sovereign of the universe. You can be sure that God will get the last laugh!  CLICK HERE TO LISTEN

Friday, June 10, 2016

A Jericho Victory - An Ai Defeat - POTPOURRI

Joshua chapters 6 and 7 will be a jumping off point as we look at an incident in David’s life. He had a great personal victory but an Ai defeat was just around the corner. None of us can say “I’ve Got This” and expect a Jericho experience! CLICK HERE TO LISTEN

Thursday, June 9, 2016

The Weigh In - POTPOURRI

Most of us avoid the scale like the plague.  I wonder how many of us think about the weight of our souls/spirits?  Would we be light-weights? There is a day decreed. This “weigh-in” cannot be avoided.  So, where is our focus?  CLICK HERE TO LISTEN

Wednesday, June 8, 2016

Monuments - POTPOURRI

The morals and character of a nation are often expressed in the monuments that are built. The recent proposed monument by the man in charge will be built in New York City. How dangerous is it to flaunt this sin in the very face of God?  CLICK HERE TO LISTEN

Tuesday, June 7, 2016

Stranger Danger - POTPOURRI

While it is true that we must be ever vigilant as we go about our day, this vignette is about Stranger Danger in the most important area of our lives.  CLICK HERE TO LISTEN

Monday, June 6, 2016

Pride Always speaks In First Person Pronouns – VIGNETTE

Stop and Listen! We hear “ISMs: daily.  “I”, “Self”, and “Me” rules supreme these days.  Each of us must check our own words and hearts because PRIDE is just a breath away. God hates Pride!  CLICK HERE TO LISTEN

Sunday, June 5, 2016

An Ungrateful Heart Is An Ugly Heart - POTPOURRI

Four times in the earthly life of our Lord, we find Him giving thanks. Forty-three times in Paul’s Epistles we are admonished to be thankful.  Thankfulness is not an inborn trait. We must learn to be grateful.  CLICK HERE TO LISTEN

Saturday, June 4, 2016

The Political Landscape And Prognostications – POTPOURRI

Do you find yourself nervous and jerky as you watch the news about the election? Prognosticators are predicting or forecasting, based on current information, the probable outcome of a yet future event.  CLICK HERE TO LISTEN

Friday, June 3, 2016

No Fishing Allowed- POTPOURRI

Many believers fear meeting The Lord face to face someday. But The Bible declares, “There is NO fear in love …” CLICK HERE TO LISTEN

Thursday, June 2, 2016

Conception Lights - POTPOURRI

Have you seen the spectacular flashes of light the moment of conception? When the sperm connects with the egg there is quite a light show!  “Oh the depth of the riches and knowledge of God!”   CLICK HERE TO LISTEN