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Sanctuary, Trust, and Psalms

When Bill and I moved to our present home at Deerpoint Lake in 2005, the verse Psalm 4:8 was stenciled on the wall of the guest bedroom. “In peace I will both lie down and sleep, for You alone, O Lord, make me to dwell in safety.”  It became a verse that...

Pennies from Heaven

This morning as I put gas in my car, I looked down and saw a penny on the ground by the door of my car. I smiled and picked it up. I had seen this story on the internet in the past and, as God would have it, when I got back to my office this morning a friend had sent...

TR∩ST ?

Today in the dining room at the campground we each received a colorful bracelet with small lettered beads that spelled out “TRUST GOD.”  When I opened my bag to put on my bracelet, the “U” was upside down, so I turned it over.  On the reverse...

Saying “No”…..

A few weeks ago I was asked to do something as a counselor that would have challenged and stretched me greatly.  It was a counseling challenge on several points.  I was not afraid of the challenge itself, although the circumstances were quite a bit out of my general...

Taking a breath….

The last time I posted I was just beginning the second semester of seminary classes in my candidacy for deacon. Reading for the class, which has 5 required texts, has occupied much of my free time. Now I find myself at mid-term, having turned in my mid-term exam and...

A fresh look at Psalm 37:3-5

This scripture has become my “life scripture”, of sorts. I find myself referring to it often. God has used it to teach me many lessons.”Trust in the Lord and do good and you will live securely in the land;Delight in the Lord and He will give you the...