“But in your hearts revere Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect.” I Peter 3:15 On Monday, I was in Shoppers Food Warehouse in Manassas. I don’t usually go to Shoppers, but I’ve found that they have beautiful cut flowers at a very reasonable price, so whenever I need a bouquet, I stop there. The…
“The LORD himself goes before you and will be with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged.” Deuteronomy 31:8 Dear Graduate, Wow, it seems like just yesterday when you were starting school. Do you remember? You were so nervous and yet excited; filled with enthusiasm, but also uncertainty. It all seemed so new and fresh – a grand adventure just waiting to unfold. We were so proud of you. In…
“Land that drinks in the rain often falling on it and that produces a crop useful to those for whom it is farmed, receives the blessing of God.” Hebrews 6:7“ I should have brought a jacket” complained my son Justin, this week, as he stepped out of the car into the pouring rain to make a dash for Stonewall Jackson High School. Yep, that pair of shorts and a tee shirt looked pretty inadequate as he darted onto the sidewalk,…
Jesus answered, “Everyone who drinks this water will be thirsty again, but whoever drinks the water I give them will never thirst. Indeed, the water I give them will become in them a spring of water welling up to eternal life.” John 4:13-14 Last week, American high society was rocked by the death of fashion icon Kate Spade and celebrity chef, TV star and author Anthony Bourdain. I wasn’t familiar with Ms. Spade, but I love to watch reruns of…
“Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved. (Romans, 10:13 NIV)” “But how can people call for help if they don’t know who to trust? And how can they know who to trust if they haven’t heard of the One who can be trusted? And how can they hear if nobody tells them?” (Romans 10:14-17, The Message) We just passed the 43rd anniversary of my baptism. It was Sunday, April 18, 1976…you know, back when dinosaurs…