We Are Each a Limited Edition!
Every human being is a limited edition. We are each a one-of-a-kind exclusive work of Almighty God. Researchers have found many different qualities that no human being shares with any other person. We are all familiar with the individuality of each person’s fingerprints but in a similar fashion each has…
Spices In God’s Cabinet
Now that Christmas is over, many are two weeks deep into their New Year’s diets. In an effort to trim off the extra pounds the holidays added, some are slugging through one of any number of eating plans designed to reduce intake and maximize weight loss. May God bless and…
Dyed in the Wool Christians
I am thankful to be among those who received some new clothes for Christmas. Although I got no socks or underwear, I was fortunate to add some new shirts and pants to my wardrobe. After washing and ironing, they will be ready for wear this weekend. One of the things…
Learning From Some Wise Men
Monday, January 6, is celebrated by many Christians as Epiphany which traditionally commemorates the day the Wise Men arrived to worship Baby Jesus and present their gifts. Because they were not Jewish, it is often recognized as the time when Jesus was first revealed to Gentiles. Matthew’s depiction of these…
God Made An In Person Visit
Next Wednesday we will celebrate one of the holiest days of the year as we commemorate the birth of Jesus Christ. Although His sacrificial crucifixion provides our salvation and His miraculous resurrection secures our victory over death, His birth in the Bethlehem manger is what got it all moving. Let’s…
Using Coufers To Pass Life’s Tests
I’m thankful to be a Virginia Tech Hokie! (If you’re a Wahoo, please keep reading anyway). It was my privilege to earn a degree in Agricultural Education from VT in 1986 before utilizing it in the classroom for the next 17 years. During my time at Tech, I made many…
What’s Your Whale?
Most every child learns about Jonah and the whale somewhere along the way. Even if they only seldom attend a Sunday School class or Vacation Bible School, there’s a better than average chance they’ve heard this well-known Bible story. Though some insist it never happened, Jesus Himself referred to it…
Just A Little Lump of Clay
The little lump of clay sat patiently awaiting the potter’s attention. As he did so, he began to anticipate what he might become. Perhaps the craftsman would shape him into a large wide pot to store freshly harvested grain that would be ground into flour to feed the family. Perhaps…
Responding To God’s Benefits
It’s hard to believe we are on the doorstep of Thanksgiving already. It seems Labor Day was just last week. Nevertheless, the naked trees and early sunsets convince me that it is late November. As we celebrate another Thanksgiving holiday, I pray we truly reflect on the many blessings God…
Deformed Antlers and Distorted Lives
Tomorrow marks the beginning of Rifle Season for deer in most Shenandoah Valley counties. This day used to be somewhat of a local holiday with excused school absences, various business closures, and the influx of many hunters from Northern Virginia. However, since Muzzleloading Season started arriving two weeks prior to…