“And Enoch walked [in habitual fellowship] with God; and he was not, for God took him [home with Him] (Genesis 5:24 Amp). A couple of men in the Old Testament, Enoch and Elijah, never tasted death. Fascinatingly, the two enjoyed glorious home-goings. Elijah in a chariot of fire and Enoch’s ...

Hopefully, Lee and I will see our children and daughter-in-law Thanksgiving Day. Can’t wait. I’m anticipating great fellowship, food, and fun. Ah, pleasant memories flood my soul of past Thanksgivings—why, I think I smell mom’s savory turkey with dressing right now! Nah. Just kidding. Seriously though, my mind drifts to ...

“Beloved, let us love one another, for love is of God; and everyone who loves is born of God and knows God. He who does not love does not know God, for God is love” (1 John 4:7-8 NKJV). I think it’s safe to say that holiness (meaning otherness) ranks ...

Colder temperatures nudge Thanksgiving Day a little closer. Indeed, the concept of setting time aside and counting one’s blessings creates peaceful memories. Traditionally, we call it turkey-day or football-watching day. Nonetheless, it presents a reminder of blessings granted from on high “Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, ...

“You know how we call those blessed (happy) who were steadfast [who endured]. You have heard of the endurance of Job, and you have seen the Lord’s [purpose and how He richly blessed him in the] end, inasmuch as the Lord is full of pity and compassion and tenderness and ...