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August 10, 2026

August 10, 2026

The Rush for Riches

“If riches increase, set not your heart upon them.” Psalm 62:10; “For the love of money is the root of all evil: which while some coveted after, they have erred from the faith, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows.” 1 Timothy 6:10 (KJV) A number of years ago we visited Barkerville, BC, which is a replica of the main boomtown during the Cariboo Gold Rush in the 1880s. In history, the words “gold rush” were used, implying people on the move in a hurry because of the “promise” of worldly riches that they had heard about. It is incredible […]

August 9, 2026

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August 9, 2026

Keep Your Promises to God

“Pay what you have vowed. Better not to vow than to vow and not pay.” Ecclesiastes 5:4,5 (NKJV) Janis was tired of her job flipping burgers. Now an office clerk, she is welcomed into the women’s office clique! Kandace, her new coworker, sings, “Remember it’s Friday. We’re meeting at Jambo’s this time!” “See you there!” Janis replies. But she remembers when Friday nights were when she and her church’s “band of sisters” visited the sick, prayed for them and helped with needs. Yet, having fun-loving office friends feels so good! But after dressing, applying makeup, and heading for Jambo’s, a […]

August 8, 2026

August 8, 2026

Single or Married

“Trust in the Lord with all your heart; do not depend on your own understanding.” Proverbs 3:5 (NLT) This Bible verse is commonly used to speak about trusting in the Lord, and it would come to my mind as I would seek God’s will about certain matters. One particular matter I did ask about when I first became a follower of Jesus was if marriage was in store for me or not? I was 20 years of age when I first asked God about marriage. Then I turned 30 years old and was still single. Then as I approached 40 […]

August 7, 2026

Consequences

“For he who does wrong will receive the consequences of the wrong which he has done, and that without partiality.” Colossians 3:25 (NASB) I guess the issue of “consequences” is something we all need to get a handle on at some time or another. We were on tour, down in central Washington State a bunch of years back, and we found out that we had a couple days off. That wasn’t so bad, since there was a local vineyard there that some of the local guys worked in to make “day money” — and all the boys in our band […]

August 6, 2026

August 6, 2026

Nooks and Crannies

“Therefore, since we have these promises, dear friends, let us purify ourselves from everything that contaminates body and spirit, perfecting holiness out of reverence for God.” 2 Corinthians 7:1 (NIV) It was time for spring cleaning in our home again, and I had finally reached the last room, the living room. After a few hours of pulling furniture out and starting to clean every nook and cranny, somehow the room looked worse and was a total mess. Everything was in disarray. Deep in thought, as I continued to clean, I thought about how this is what my life was — […]

August 4, 2026

August 4, 2026

We Are Not Home Yet

“I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” John 16:33 (NIV) A few years ago, I endured some bullying in the workplace, and it really hurt me. One day, yet another incident like that had happened, and I went into a room to cry and pray. Almost instantly the words to an old Jim Reeves song popped into my head, a song I barely knew: “This world is not my home, I’m just a-passing through, My treasures are laid […]

August 3, 2026

August 3, 2026

Whiter Than Snow

“Though your sins are like scarlet, they shall be as white as snow…” Isaiah 1:13 (NIV) Many years ago, I remember feeling honored that our family was invited to visit her home. It was a home with walls filled with pictures of her loved ones — and that day her house was overflowing with family members and friends. We all waited as she sat in her chair and told us she had something to share. We quietly listened as this wise Cree grandma spoke. She said, “My family had been out hunting and, as they butchered the animal, it made […]

August 2, 2026

August 2, 2026

The Fame in Names!

“Therefore God has highly exalted him and bestowed on him the name that is above every name, so that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth.” Philippians 2:9-10 (ESV) When I was about 11 or 12 years of age, I was given a special Kiowa name from my grandfather on my mother’s side of the family. All of the Tsoodle family of the Red Tipi clan gathered together that day. Grampa George began to speak to the family. He said, “We have gathered today to give Huron a new […]

August 1, 2026

August 1, 2026

An Unfinished Task

“Being confident of this very thing, that He who has begun a good work in you will complete it until the day of Jesus Christ.” Philippians 1:6 (NKJV) Years ago, when I was part of a singing group, one song I sang was titled, “An Unfinished Task.” The other day, as I was trying to organize my little junk room, I came across so many unfinished projects. I came across a scarf, half-finished because I was trying to use a device from the craft store that made it look so easy . . . it wasn’t. Then there was the […]