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July 25, 2026

July 25, 2026

He Remembers It No More

“For as the heavens are high above the earth, so great is His mercy toward those who fear Him; as far as the east is from the west, so far has He removed our transgressions from us.” Psalm103:11,12 (NKJV) One Sunday our former pastor, Bill Jackson, was the guest speaker at Kikino Bible Church. It was Thanksgiving Sunday and he shared a good message. One thing he said especially caused me to think. It was something that we as Christians know, but I wasn’t aware that I needed to be reminded of it. God, in His abundant love, sent Pastor […]

July 22, 2026

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July 22, 2026

Persuasion That Leads to Salvation

“Then Agrippa said to Paul, ‘Do you think that in such a short time you can persuade me to be a Christian?’ Paul replied, ‘Short time or long — I pray to God that not only you but all who are listening to me today may become what I am, except for these chains.’” Acts 26: 28-29 (NIV) King Agrippa asks this probing question to the Apostle Paul that is common to all mankind: Do you think in such a short time you can persuade me to be a Christian? Paul was standing before the king, who was very knowledgeable […]

July 21, 2026

July 21, 2026

Just an Imitator

“Don’t copy the behavior or customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Then you will learn to know God’s will for you, which is good and pleasing and perfect.” Romans 12:2 (NLT) I grew up in a family who, over the years, raised several hundred tropical birds. In our area, we became known as the “bird people.” So, when a baby magpie was brought to us, we took it in and nursed it back to health. We affectionately called him “Oscar,” and he was like no other. He […]

July 17, 2026

July 17, 2026

Trusting God in the Fog

“Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.” Joshua 1:9 (NIV) I sometimes think about that first time we flew in a plane where we were totally dependent on instruments. We were coming into Anchorage, Alaska, in a Navajo Chieftain, and the airport was all “socked in” with fog. The pilot kept checking with the tower as to how much visibility we had and, finally, when we were about 10 miles out, got the okay to land. I remember […]

July 15, 2026

July 15, 2026

Changing the Impossible

“Not many of you were wise by human standards; not many were influential; not many were of noble birth. But God chose the foolish things of the world to shame the wise; God chose the weak things of the world to shame the strong. He chose the lowly things of this world and the despised things — and the things that are not — to nullify the things that are, so that no one may boast before him.” 1 Corinthians 1:26b-29 (NIV) If we had never seen it happen, we might think it impossible for a crawling caterpillar, slinking along […]

July 14, 2026

July 14, 2026

Star Light, Star Bright

“He determines the number of the stars and calls them each by name.” Psalm 147:4 (NIV) When I was a young child, my grandfather used to take me outside at night to look at the stars and the moon. “If we don’t go outside to look at the stars and the moon, they will stop shining, and the lights will go out and the night sky will be dark and empty,” he’d tell me, and I’d believe him. I never understood how the rest of the family could sit inside watching television when the night sky was so full of […]

July 13, 2026

July 13, 2026

He Walks with Me

“Though one may be overpowered, two can defend themselves. A cord of three strands is not quickly broken.” Ecclesiastes 4:12 (NIV) When my dad passed away, it was a hard time for my whole family, but especially my mom. She lost her life partner, and they say that losing your partner is like losing part of who you are. When two become one in marriage, and when those two have Christ in their relationship, they are extra blessed. A Christian couple has that extra bond, building their lives together. But death is inevitable, and when it comes, how do we […]

July 12, 2026

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July 12, 2026

He Was Taking Care of Us

“Then they took Jonah and threw him overboard . . . Now the Lord provided a huge fish to swallow Jonah, and Jonah was in the belly of the fi sh three days and three nights.” Jonah 1:15-17 (NIV) When I was young, along with fishing, my dad took me out hunting and trapping. I especially remember one time when I was 12. It began with someone giving us a boat ride, but then a lot of walking. We had two big packing dogs with us to help carry things. We walked by a pond and saw two mallard ducks […]

July 11, 2026

July 11, 2026

Sitting at Jesus’ Feet

“Her sister, Mary, sat at the Lord’s feet, listening to what He taught.” Luke 10:39 (NLT) This is an interesting story, but so good! If you have sisters, then you may understand Martha. When I was young and had to do the dishes, I would complain to my mom that my other sister should be helping me! Yet, in all seriousness, there is great value in this story of Mary and Martha. Jesus went to eat at their house and Martha was preparing the food and such, but Mary was sitting at Jesus’ feet listening to Him and learning. Martha […]