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
Thursday, June 30, 2016
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
Wednesday, June 1, 2016
Personal Meeting * Private Sins * Precious Savior - POTPOURRI
This vignette is a sequel to the vignette “From Dear Diary To Facebook and Dr. Phil”
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