The cream rises to the top. You have no doubt heard this saying. There is truth in it. The implication behind it is, of course, that the best part will rise to the very top of what it was submerged in. Conversely— The scum also rises. Yeah. Not pretty. But true. What rises to the... Continue Reading →
Dropped socks
“Whatever you do, do it from the heart, as something done for the Lord and not for people,”Colossians 3:23 CSB Many years ago, when my children were young, the Lord gave me an object lesson that I still remember to this day — a couple of decades hence. I would love to be able to... Continue Reading →
On Truth
We seem to be living in a post-truth world. This has been the case for a very long time. The prophet Isaiah spoke about man’s tendency to shun truth, saying: “Our courts oppose the righteous, and justice is nowhere to be found. Truth stumbles in the streets, and honesty has been outlawed. Yes, truth is... Continue Reading →
VOW: Planned, Purposed, Promised
Verses of the Week “…I am God, and there is no other; I am God, and there is none like me, declaring the end from the beginning and from ancient times things not yet done, saying, ‘My counsel shall stand, and I will accomplish all my purpose,’ …I have spoken, and I will bring it... Continue Reading →
Marking Milestones
Just a quick post to mark something momentous that happened today, September 8, 2021. Let me preface this by pointing out that this event went completely unnoticed by everyone in the world except for two people—Lisa (my sister) and Gina (me). But it is cause for celebration to us, hence, this post. Drum roll, please…..... Continue Reading →
VOW: Shine On
Verse of the Week “Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven.Matthew 5:16 NKJV "Don't shine so that others can see you. Shine so that through you, others can see HIM." ~ C. S. Lewis We live in a time where letting your... Continue Reading →
Beginning to Sink
If you have read some of my postings on this blog, you may have noticed that I tend to pick up on little details. This can be a positive or a negative trait, depending on your perspective. Being "detail oriented" was definitely an asset when I was a quality assurance officer for a research firm... Continue Reading →
VOW: Where Does Your Help Come From?
Verses of the Week A song of ascents.“I turn my eyes to the mountains; from where will my help come?My help comes from the LORD, maker of heaven and earth.He will not let your foot give way; your guardian will not slumber;See, the guardian of Israel neither slumbers nor sleeps!The LORD is your guardian, the... Continue Reading →
VOW: On Gratitude
Verse of the Week: “In everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.”1 Thessalonians 5:18 NKJV “Grumbling and gratitude are, for the child of God, in conflict. Be grateful and you won't grumble. Grumble and you won't be grateful.” Billy Graham According to Billy Graham, gratitude and grumbling... Continue Reading →
VOW: Speaking the Truth in Love
Verse of the Week “Instead, we will speak the truth in love, growing in every way more and more like Christ, who is the head of his body, the church.”Ephesians 4:15 NLT I just want to talk about the Bible all the time. My sister, Lisa, (who started OnScripture) and I do this most days.... Continue Reading →
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