Category: Bible

Phases

Phases

          Ever since I was a small child I have loved picture books and  story books with illustrations.  A small illustration can clarify what the author is explaining in words.  A drawing or photo can serve as a marker for information the reader needs, as in a how-to article in a magazine.  Word pictures and …

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Starting a Journey

Starting a Journey

I want to draw near to God;  spending time focusing on Him, reading the Bible and studying it provides the opportunities of knowing God.  Another way I renew my mind and guard my heart is by listening  to Christian music.  I have four favourite on-line resources to listen to:  United Christian Broadcasters (UCB), All Worship, …

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She’s calling your name

She’s calling your name

19 The Lord by wisdom founded the earth;By understanding He established the heavens;20 By His knowledge the depths were broken up,And clouds drop down the dew. 21 My son, let them not depart from your eyes—Keep sound wisdom and discretion;22 So they will be life to your soulAnd grace to your neck.  Proverbs, chapter 3             Within my …

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So “THAT’S” what happened!

So “THAT’S” what happened!

  I’m grateful for  http://www.biblegateway.com/ for many reasons—the many resources, such as keyword search, topical index, and passage look-up.  Over twenty translations/versions of the Bible are available for comparison study and/or reading.  But one of the tools I really like is the Daily Reading Plans.  http://www.biblegateway.com/reading-plans/                Over the years I’ve pretty much stuck …

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Resolution-less

Resolution-less

“Is not your reverence your confidence? And the integrity of your ways your hope? “Job 4:6           I gave up making resolutions many years ago.  All too often resolutions are made out of guilt, shame, those terrible whispers; “I should do…”; “I shouldn’t do…”  “I need to…”  And when the emotional fuel we’ve pumped into …

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