“For I am not ashamed of the gospel, for it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes, to the Jew first and also to the Greek.” Romans 1:16 Tonight is the annual banquet for The Fortress. Let me use their own words to describe their mission: “The Fortress is a thirty … Continue reading 2019-04-12 A Worthy Cause.

“Behold, I am making all things new.” Revelation 21:5 My friend, Deanna Leenstra, met Jesus face-to-face last night. I haven’t known her all that long; but in the short time, I have grown very fond of her and her husband, Andy. Yesterday, my blog was simply a collection of verses that came to mind when … Continue reading 2019-04-11 Things Into Which Angels Long To Look.

Genesis 1:1-4 In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth. The earth was without form and void, and darkness was over the face of the deep. And the Spirit of God was hovering over the face of the waters. And God said, “Let there be light,” and there was light. And God saw … Continue reading 2019-04-10 Jesus. A Name Above Every Name.

“And she vowed a vow and said, ‘Oh Lord of hosts, If you will indeed look on the affliction of your servant and remember me and not forget your servant, but will give to your servant a son, then I will give him to the Lord all the days of his life, and no razor … Continue reading 2019-04-09 You Promised What?!?!

“Whoever walks with the wise becomes wise, but the companion of fools will suffer harm.” Proverbs 13:10 I’m sure most of you will find this hard to believe, but I was a “juvenile delinquent.” Yup, that’s right. I smoked cigarettes, drank booze, smoke pot, and skipped school regularly. In fact, in November of my Junior … Continue reading 2019-04-08 Can You Just Forget That?

1 Peter 5:6-11 Humble yourselves, therefore, under the mighty hand of God so that at the proper time he may exalt you, casting all your anxieties on him, because he cares for you. Be sober-minded; be watchful. Your adversary the devil prowls around, like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour. Resist him, firm in … Continue reading 2019-04-04 Peter’s Summary Statement ?

Good Morning! I’m amazed at how fast the sunrise is marching north on the eastern horizon every morning. It’s not only noticeable, it’s startling how much it moves. Now, all this is because of the earth’s axis in relation to its orbit around the sun. I get that. But, spring and fall are times that … Continue reading 2019-04-03 He Heals All Our Diseases