July 2, 2014

Subject: The power of Spirit Golden text: Joshua 1:9 (ESV)* Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go. I Samuel 17 (ESV)* Now the Philistines gathered their armies for battle. 2 And Saul and theContinue reading “July 2, 2014”

June 25, 2014

Subject: Receptivity Golden text: Ephesians 5:8 (KJV) For ye were sometimes darkness, but now are ye light in the Lord: walk as children of light. Matt. 11:20-28 (NIV)* Jesus began to denounce the towns in which most of his miracles had been performed, because they did not repent. 21 “Woe to you, Chorazin! Woe to you,Continue reading “June 25, 2014”

June 18, 2014

    I Kings 10:1-9 (NIV)* When the queen of Sheba heard about the fame of Solomon and his relationship to the Lord, she came to test Solomon with hard questions. 2 Arriving at Jerusalem with a very great caravan—with camels carrying spices, large quantities of gold, and precious stones—she came to Solomon and talked withContinue reading “June 18, 2014”

The courage of an immigrant

After his mother discovered the bumps and bruises, she rushed out to reckon with the cruel boys, but was beat to death. A merciful distant friend then scrounged up the boat money it took to send Levinsky to America.

Summer Dinner

Conversation covered books, travel, children, God, and the highly prized tidbit of reaching Long Island via the Bridgeport-Port Jefferson ferry.

The Doldrums are not a Sign to Follow

I followed my instinct, which was to follow the signs and not my emotions and sure enough I made it home. But, first I had to stop and eat a snack and go to the bathroom. A gentleman chatted with me about riding.