Open in New Tab Here “You have fixed all the boundaries of the earth; you have made summer and winter” Psalm 74:17 Are you enjoying your first days of summer? The warm, long-lit days to feel the heat and take in their delights. Every winter and early spring while still shivering off the cold I… Read More »
5/3/2024
Open in New Tab Here Romans 7:14 – “but I am of the flesh, sold under sin” “Concupiscence” is my word of the day. Did you know we all battle concupiscence every day? Paul did and told us why in the text above. What is this you might be saying? Concupiscence is the human tendency toward disordered… Read More »
2/2/2024
Open in New Tab Here Dear Bereans, “Therefore, beloved, since you are waiting for these, be diligent to be found by him without spot or blemish, and at peace.” I Peter 3:14 Peter, near the end of his second epistle, reminds his readers that the end of things as we know it will come one… Read More »
12/16/2023
Each holiday season feels different as the years go by. The excitement and almost magical feeling of Christmas as a child is warming in itself. At least, my memory of it is as such. The lights, aromas, and gifts, all so enjoyable to reminisce about. And the people, most of them a good memory, so… Read More »
11/04/2023-And the Sun Stood Still
Open in New Tab Here And The Sun Stood Still “And the sun stood still, and the moon stopped, until the nation took vengeance on their enemies” Joshua 10:13 We all just get more done when we can see. Daylight inspires work, productivity and allows us to “make hay while the sun shines”. The Israelites… Read More »
9/8/2023
Open in New Tab Here “These all look to you, to give them their food in due season. When you give it to them, they gather it up; when you open your hand, they are filled with good things. When you hide your face, they are dismayed; when you take away their breath, they die and return to their dust. When you send… Read More »
6/9/2023-Yours is the Day
Open in New Tab Here Yours is the Day “Yours is the day, yours also the night; you have established the heavenly lights and the sun. You have fixed all the boundaries of the earth; you have made summer and winter.” (Psalm 74:16-17.) The Psalmist is crying out about the breadth of God’s power in… Read More »
3/17/2023
Open in New Tab Here Today is a feast day for some. It is a festival of corned beef and cabbage among other things with the aim to bring happiness and celebration. To that end any happiness found will certainly be momentary, may or may not be righteous, and is certainly conditional to the circumstances.… Read More »
1/27/2023
Open in New Tab Here Caregivers can be heavily burdened. As we care for one another we bear the weight of those we serve along with the challenges that we face as individuals. Our community of believers at Berean abounds with carers. We each have an opportunity to care for our families, neighbors, and each… Read More »
10/22/2022-Don’t Waste Being Woke!
Open in New Tab Here Don’t Waste Being Woke! What a week we have had! I have been awakened spiritually and I trust you have too. What I mean to say, is don’t waste being awake! Specifically at the times that you don’t desire to be. Maybe it is that evening that you are unable… Read More »
