12/29/2023
Open in New Tab Here Luke 2:25 (ESV): 25 “Now there was a man in Jerusalem, whose name was Simeon, and this man was righteous and devout, waiting for the consolation of Israel….” I am a lifelong Lions fan. Like many of you, we have been waiting to see our team in the playoffs again.
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
12/8/2023-You are the light of the world
Open in New Tab Here You are the Light of the World “You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden. Nor do people light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a stand, and it gives light to all in the house. In the
12/4/2023
Open in New Tab Here Galatians 6:9 9 And let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up. What follows is a light-hearted true story designed to encourage parents still in the trenches dealing with their teens: It was a summer evening in
11/24/2023-The Lord Is Good
Open in New Tab Here The Lord Is Good Psalm 100 1 Make a joyful noise to the Lord, all the earth! Serve the Lord with gladness! Come into his presence with singing! Know that the Lord, he is God! It is he who made us, and we are his; we are his people, and
11/17/2023
“Lord I believe; help my unbelief.” Mark 9:24 This is exactly how I felt last week when the Lions lined up on fourth down instead of punting. If you recall, the game was tied with just over a minute to go. We could punt and hope our defense could keep the Chargers from scoring in
11/10/2023
Open in New Tab Here “…How beautiful are the feet of those who preach the good news!” Romans 10:15 Jacquelynne and I met in the late ’50s at the old Temple Baptist Church. It was then on Grand River Avenue in Detroit. The church was huge and had two young people’s Sunday School departments. These
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
10/27/2023-The Theater of the Divine Glory
Open in a New Tab Here The Theater of the Divine Glory God created all things by his powerful Word, and all his creation was very good; everything flourished under his loving rule. The New City Catechism (answer to question 5) As a family we have begun to work through The New City Catechism Devotional
10/20/2023
Open in New Tab Here Train up a child in the way he should go; even when he is old he will not depart from it. Proverbs 22:6 ESV My father was an interesting man. He would be 117 years old today – if he were living. He was a tradesman owning a country store
