The Pen Is Still In His Hand

Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith.  Hebrews 12:2a
You’re still breathing? Your life isn’t over? Oh . . . then I’ll remind you.
The pen is still in His hand.

Earth Stewards

The earth is the Lord’s and the fulness thereof; the world, and they that dwell therein.  Psalm 24:1
A steward is one who manages or supervises another’s property. Since the earth is the Lord’s, then I should be a good steward of His property. I’m not a green fanatic, but I can show my respect for [...]

No More Digging

 
Sometimes I dig up bones–especially when I’m angry. For instance, when someone says something hurtful, my human instinct quickly digs through the past. In the dirt, if I search long enough, I find a mistake, a broken promise, or a repented sin. I reach for one and shake off the dust. Then I remember 1 Peter [...]

The Gunnysack Angel

Once in a while there are people who come along just in the nick of time. The following is a true story that happened in the Fall of 1976.

Whoosh, went the wind. Mom and I watched a flash of orange whirl upward from our neighbor’s burning trash barrel and spiral to the ground. Flames spread quickly through [...]

Herod’s Last Stand

Glittering garments, a majestic throne,
a royal discourse in a pious tone.
“The voice of a god, not that of a man,”
chanted the crowd not knowing God’s plan.
 ”Death angel go forth!” and away he soared,
to slay King Herod and show who is Lord. 
Pride’s casualty fell and gave up the ghost.
No more exalted or self-engrossed.
His worm-eaten corpse fed [...]

Got Pancakes?

Bible Scouts can cook!
 
We learned how to measure, sift, mix, beat, pour and fry.
 

Here’s the recipe if you want to try this at home.
Old Fashioned Pancakes
1 egg
1 cup milk
1 Tbsp. vegetable oil
1 cup flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
Sift together the flour, sugar, baking powder, soda and salt, set aside. Beat egg.
Add [...]

Prevail

And he said, Thy name shall be called no more Jacob, but Israel for as a prince hast thou power with God and with men, and hast prevailed.
Genesis 32:28

Prevail – to prove to be stronger and in the position of greater influence and power.
With God we can prevail.