These were all commended for their faith, yet none of them received what had been promised. God had planned something better for us so that only together with us would they be made perfect. Hebrews 11:39-40 God fulfills his promises in surprising and unexpected ways. He told Abraham to leave his homeland and travel to a land that he would one day occupy as his inheritance. But Abraham wandered that land his whole life and the only portion he ever…
When pride comes, then comes disgrace, but with humility comes wisdom. A man’s pride brings him low, but a man of lowly spirit gains honor. Proverbs 11:2 & 29:23 It’s time to come clean. On July1, 2009 at 9:22 AM, I, Steven Robert Benedict received my first speeding ticket after 25 years 332 days of infraction free driving. 40 in a 25, on Lomond Drive, nailed by one of Prince William County’s finest- Officer Heath Oyler as I was late for an appointment….
People will come from east and west and north and south, and will take their places at the feast in the kingdom of God. Luke 13:29 Friday night at our house is a much anticipated event. On Fridays, Steve has the day off, and the kids don’t have homework or school the next day. Even I let go of household chores long enough to enjoy what has become know in our home as “Family Night.” All the mountains of wash…
James 1:2-4 Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance. Perseverance must finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything. “Hey Dad, how far can you kick this ball?” my son Josh’s voice called across the gym. It was late after Sunday services a few weeks back, the cafe was empty, a few people stood around chatting and Josh…
In you, O LORD, I have taken refuge. Be my rock of refuge, to which I can always go; give the command to save me, for you are my rock and my fortress. Psalm 71:1 & 3 This past Monday morning the boys of our family were out in-force preparing the back yard for our annual Labor Day cookout. We were hosting 16 people later that day, so there was plenty to do. We finished repainting the screened in porch, prepared…
After six days Jesus took with him Peter, James and John the brother of James, and led them up a high mountain by themselves. There he was transfigured before them. His face shone like the sun, and his clothes became as white as the light… a bright cloud enveloped them, and a voice from the cloud said, “This is my Son, whom I love; with him I am well pleased. Listen to him!” When the disciples heard this, they fell face…