Be well balanced (temperate, sober of mind), be vigilant and cautious at all times; for that enemy of yours, the devil, roams around like a lion roaring [in fierce hunger], seeking someone to seize upon and devour. Withstand him; be firm in faith [against his onset—rooted, established, strong, immovable, and determined], knowing that the same sufferings are appointed to your brotherhood (the whole body of Christians) throughout the world. 1 Peter 5:8-9 A day at the beach was

Lift up your hands [in] the sanctuary, and bless the LORD. Psalm 134:2 Praise ye the LORD. Praise God in his sanctuary: praise him in the firmament of his power. Psalm 150:1 On a recent road trip, I found myself peeking into the cars that quickly passed wondering what their life was like. In the pouring rain, one man had his window down with his arm hanging out the window. Was the window broken? Was he trying to stay awake? Was he lonely? Some drivers were alone while others

“And He took the five loaves and the two fish, and looking up toward heaven, He blessed the food and broke the loaves and He kept giving them to the disciples to set before them; and He divided up the two fish among them all. They all ate and were satisfied.” Mark 6:31-44 We all know the feeling of eating a big meal, pushing back from the table and sighing the familiar words, “I am sooo full.” In other words I had more than enough. It’s interesting that after our food begins

Thoughts of a cozy mug full of hot coffee seem to pull me out from under the snuggly covers. My sacred spot, my Bible and journal all...