It finally happened, and I hope it's enough. When I was a small boy, my grandfather told me something that I never forgot. You see, he was a farmer and a student of the weather. He said to pay attention to the first sign of robins because we will then have one more snow. This … Continue reading Knowing The Seasons
Romans
Grateful for Trials
Two devotional items came together for me this morning. Whenever that happens, it's time to pay attention. The first was Charles Spurgeon's Morning and Evening through Truthforlife.org. It's about being grateful for trials. Here's the opening paragraph to give you a taste: If none of God’s saints were poor and tried, we should not know … Continue reading Grateful for Trials
2019-11-11 Back In The Groove.
“Say to those with an anxious heart, ‘Be strong; fear not!’” Isaiah 35:4a This is where my bible plopped upon today. Certainly, this is a worthy message to the entire world, especially those who are born again. Anxiety comes from worry. We really don’t have anything to be worried about. Non-believers do, certainly, but we … Continue reading 2019-11-11 Back In The Groove.
2019-03-26 A Two-Sided Coin
“Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.” Matthew 11:28 Spring is in the air, with all sorts of birds now showing up in Central Minnesota. Sunday, I had a bluebird splashing in a puddle. The red-winged blackbirds are singing like crazy. Of course, Canadian geese fill … Continue reading 2019-03-26 A Two-Sided Coin