Published September 15th, 2017 by

So often we see the scripture as we might a scolding parent. But scripture is actually exhortation, encouragement and a path to better living. Note the first part of Hebrews…

Read More Spirit versus Flesh (Part 3)

Published September 14th, 2017 by

This seems in contrast to yesterday’s devotional on dying. However, here Jesus is talking about how to live, not how we die. Keep alert and pray. Otherwise, the temptation will…

Read More Spirit versus Flesh (Part 2)

Published September 13th, 2017 by
Published September 12th, 2017 by

Why are we so old? Believe it or not, God has a purpose for us. 1) God is giving us time to get our life straight and right with him.…

Read More Purposeful Aging

Published September 11th, 2017 by

Let’s face it some days are better than others, especially when you are getting on in years and your arthritis is not being quiet. In these verses you can tell…

Read More Better than Others

Published September 10th, 2017 by

Some days, old age is not so grand. Taking care of all our wearing out parts is just too much to bear. We feel alone and lonely so we need…

Read More Ticking on Time

Published September 9th, 2017 by

The grandmother clock needs winding more often now and why not. I believe it was a wedding present to my in-laws who were married in 1913 and we inherited it…

Read More Tired Ticker

Published September 8th, 2017 by

Pride insinuates itself everywhere if you don’t watch out. Do you defend your prideful ways to all and sundry? Crave attention for every little bit you do for anybody? Pray…

Read More More Signs of Pride

Published September 7th, 2017 by

Who thinks of trouble as a blessing? Paul of course and he is a fine example for all of us. At first, I didn’t think of it as a gift…

Read More The Gift of Affliction

Published September 6th, 2017 by

Pride protects us doesn’t it? We maintain our self-imposed status in the world. We see it as our saving grace, our worldly face of self-protection. The truth is that pride…

Read More Pride’s Purpose