“He will tend His flock like a shepherd;He will gather the lambs in His arms;He will carry them in His bosom,and gently lead those that are with young.” (Isaiah 40.11, ESV) Sheep aren't the brightest animals. They tend to wander from safety, panic readily, and become easy targets for predators. Although such dumb animals appear… Continue reading Shepherding: April 2025 Scripture Writing Plan
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Dressed for Action: March 2025 Scripture Writing Plan
How would you dress for a job interview? What would you wear in order to do some maintenance on a car? What would you put on to go into battle? How we dress in our physical world often affects our ability to accomplish certain tasks. For instance, I cannot imagine trying to change the oil… Continue reading Dressed for Action: March 2025 Scripture Writing Plan
Blessed: February 2025 Scripture Writing Plan
"Blessed" is a ubiquitous word here in West Texas. It's not uncommon to hear phrases like, "Have a blessed day," or, "Be blessed," or "Bless your heart." (FYI, that last phrase is not always intended to be kind!). When a word such as "blessed" is used so frequently, it has a tendency to lose its… Continue reading Blessed: February 2025 Scripture Writing Plan
Standing on the Promises: Scripture Writing Plan January 2025
Standing on the promises I cannot fall,List’ning every moment to the Spirit’s call,Resting in my Savior as my all in all,Standing on the promises of God. Russell K. Carter, 1886 In 2025, some things might be changing for you. You may be implementing some new resolutions, buying a new home, preparing for a baby, or… Continue reading Standing on the Promises: Scripture Writing Plan January 2025
Rest: December 2024 Scripture Writing Plan
Nothing will change your perspective faster than a trip to the Emergency Room. Although I am diligent about daily exercise, supplementation, nutrition, etc., I am not carful to regulate my stress levels. In the spring, I went into urgent care for chest pain and landed in the ER because the doctor suspected I might have… Continue reading Rest: December 2024 Scripture Writing Plan
Raising GenNext: Scripture Writing Plan September 2024
Even if you’re not a parent or grandparent, don’t skip this post!! If you have been following Jesus for a long time and are a member of a local congregation, this scripture writing plan is for you too. Although the responsibility of training and teaching children falls into the lap of their parents, each of… Continue reading Raising GenNext: Scripture Writing Plan September 2024
Bible Review: NKJV Study Bible for Kids
Over the years, I've sifted through several children's Bibles. The challenge, particularly as a parent, is in trying to find a rendering of the Bible that will help equip your children as they grow. Unfortunately, many children's Bibles are too childish or in a translation that I felt was unfaithful to the original text. The… Continue reading Bible Review: NKJV Study Bible for Kids
Magnify the Lord: Scripture Writing Plan April 2024
Have you ever gazed into a microscope to explore the structure of a cell (which is invisible to the naked eye)? Have you ever used a telescope to gaze at Saturn or Jupiter? Have you ever used a magnifying glass to read fine print? A microscope, a telescope, and a magnifying glass each use different… Continue reading Magnify the Lord: Scripture Writing Plan April 2024
Bible Review: NASB Wide-Margin Bible
I recently received a copy of Zondervan's new NASB Wide-Margin Bible. The wide-margin feature provides ample room for observations and notes as you read through your New American Standard Bible version. My copy has a Leathersoft (TM) cover that lays flat nicely and contains two bookmarks (which is especially helpful when flipping between passages!). The edition I… Continue reading Bible Review: NASB Wide-Margin Bible
Surpassing Grace: March 2024 Scripture Writing Plan
Children—particularly little children—are more responsive to adults who are willing to speak with them face to face by crouching down to their height. There is something about that simple gesture that invites connection. As adults, we are often inclined to show kindness and favor to small children because they are weaker than we are and… Continue reading Surpassing Grace: March 2024 Scripture Writing Plan
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