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“Where Are The Nine?”

In Luke 17, the story of ten lepers is recorded. The ten lepers were standing at a distance from Jesus as He was passing through a village. They lifted their voices asking Jesus to have mercy on them. Jesus told them to go show themselves to the priests, a requirement of the Jewish law. OnContinue reading ““Where Are The Nine?””

Light and Joy

We often associate light with joy. July 4th celebrations are a classic example. We turn out by the thousands to watch the fireworks and light our own fireworks at home. All this is done to celebrate our nation’s birth. At Christmas, lights are lit nearly everywhere, offering joy to the onlookers and lighting the wayContinue reading “Light and Joy”

Glimpse of Glory

As I hike through God’s creation, I am often overwhelmed by glimpses into His glory. By His breath, He has created artistic canyons, beautify sunrises, majestic mountains and cliffs, gorgeous waterfalls, and unlimited beauty. When I ponder His glory, I think about His unlimited power, authority over all rulers, His majestic throne, truth and wisdom,Continue reading “Glimpse of Glory”

Lucky Coincidence or Something Better?

Have you ever had the experience of driving down the road and an accident happens behind or next to you? You may have thought that you were just fortunate to have missed the damage. But could something more have been at work? Perhaps, you need to consider that God saw the danger coming and movedContinue reading “Lucky Coincidence or Something Better?”

Giving Thanks

I have noticed that many young parents have decided not to instruct their children to give thanks when they receive gifts or when someone does something nice for them. They even boast about this decision on social media and among friends. While I understand their reasoning, I think that this is a disturbing trend. GivingContinue reading “Giving Thanks”

Grand Parade

When I was much younger and lived in Southern California, I would often go to the Rose Bowl Parade in Pasadena. The floats were covered with flowers, giving off a fantastic aroma. Majestic horse teams demonstrated their glory in fancy coverings and precision marches. The tradition called for the bands of the teams participating inContinue reading “Grand Parade”