(I realize some of you may have had a difficult childhood.  See note below)   Ephesians 6:2-3"Honor your father and mother" - which is the first commandment with a promise - that it may go well with you and that you may enjoy long life on the earth.I...

Genesis 6:9Noah was a righteous man...and he walked in close fellowship with God.I love the start of a new year.  Something about the year flipping feels like a clean start; a new slate; a do-over; a mulligan (for you golfers.)There have been some years, I...

     CD's from Friday's luncheon available below  John 1:12"Yet to all who receive Him, to those who believed in His name, [the Baby in the Manger] He gave the right to become children of God." (bold mine)I'm still loving my NLT...

Isaiah 7:14The virgin will be with a child and will give birth to a son and will call Him Immanuel.The Christmas countdown is on!  We're officially a week before Christmas!  In lieu of finishing our Boot Camp series  in the midst of such a busy season,...

Don't miss all the pictures below and the link to see more from last Friday's lunch!    Lt. Governor Dan Forest and his wife, Alice."No doubt, without Jesus, we would not have a marriage."  Lt. Governor ForestRomans 12:1-2Therefore, I urge you,...

1 Timothy 4:8"For physical training is of some value, but godliness has value for all things..." (italics mine) Two weeks ago, I concluded Boot Camp.  I really enjoyed the experience.  The trainer was challenging.  The...

1 Thessalonians 5:12Dear sisters, honor those who are leaders in the Lord's work.  They work hard among you and give you spiritual guidance.  Show them respect and wholehearted love because of their work.  I read this passage 2 weeks ago in my quiet...