Monthly Archives: April 2020

“Remember your word to your servant, for you have given me hope.” Psalms 119:49 NIV Do you have a favorite bible verse? Many of us do, it may be a verse that comforts us in time of trouble.  Or very likely it may be one of the promises of God found throughout the Bible.  IContinue reading “April 30, 2020”

“My heart is confident in you, O God; my heart is confident. No wonder I can sing your praises! Wake up, my heart! Wake up, O lyre and harp! I will wake the dawn with my song. I will thank you, Lord, among all the people. I will sing your praises among the nations.”      PsalmsContinue reading “April 29, 2020”

“See! The winter is past; the rains are over and gone. Flowers appear on the earth; the season of singing has come; the cooing of doves is heard in our land.” Song of Songs 2:11-12 NIV I remember being in elementary school and having to write a poem for each of the four seasons thatContinue reading “April 28, 2020”

““Who has ever given to God, that God should repay them?””        Romans 11:35 NIV Who is our God? He is distinct from all other gods, one of the unique things about Him is His Independence from all other. Or in other words, He gets nothing (derives no aspect of Himself) from any source other thanContinue reading “April 27, 2020”

I know that the things I truly love I think of often.  When I was away from my wife and kids, I can say I thought of them and prayed for them often. Why is it that they take stage? Because they were on my mind and in my heart.  Now let me ask…what doContinue reading “April 25, 2020”

Does it ever seem like there is too much pain and suffering?  None of us want to face the pain and suffering that will come to us in living our lives.  Yet, there are the fundamental realities in life; some call it a trial or tribulation. It could be a struggle with a pattern inContinue reading “April 24, 2020”

“You will not fear the terror of night, nor the arrow that flies by day, nor the pestilence that stalks in the darkness, nor the plague that destroys at midday.” Psalms 91:5-6 NIV My children don’t be afraid of fear’s power and let your hearts be troubled. There are dark valleys in this world andContinue reading “April 23, 2020”

What kind of a friend are you?  When people think of you what are you remembered for? Have you ever heard of the saying, “Do Unto Others As You Would Have Them Do Unto You”? — also known as, “The Golden Rule.” What does it mean? Twenty centuries ago, Jesus talked about The Golden RuleContinue reading “April 22, 2020”

It is tough to remain steadfast under trials…I arrived home Sunday night after having to been gone for over 9 weeks.  There are so many snares in this world and my fears of my children having run amok appear to have been unfounded.  No, it was not a perfect paradise and the teaching process continuesContinue reading “April 21, 2020”

What amazes you?  During the last few months I have been amazed by the outpouring of love that I have seen and experienced. This amazing love has been bestowed on myself and my family. It has come through the love and support of friends and family.  I have seen a Christian brother and sister whoContinue reading “April 20, 2020”

“When Moses’ hands grew tired, they took a stone and put it under him, and he sat on it. Aaron and Hur held his hands up—one on one side, one on the other—so that his hands remained steady till sunset.” Exodus 17:12 NIV When Moses stood on top of the hill with his arms overContinue reading “Moses April 18, 2020”

On a good night, if you get away from the city lights and there are no clouds you can see about 2000 stars.  It is estimated that there are about 100-400 billion stars in our Milky Way galaxy. Although, scientists do not know for certain and they estimate about two trillion galaxies in our knownContinue reading “Stars, April 17, 2020”

As we pray and witness let us lead the lost to the only hope there is for salvation. There is no other way, the gospel is clear and direct. Jesus is the only and true way. “For there is one God and one mediator between God and mankind, the man Christ Jesus,”1 Timothy 2:5 NIVContinue reading “Jesus is the Way, April 16, 2020”

“I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for all people—This is good, and pleases God our Savior, who wants all people to be saved and to come to a knowledge of the truth.”1 Timothy 2:1, 3-4 NIV We are to pray for the lost. The heart of evangelismContinue reading “LOST April 15, 2020”

But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint. Isaiah 40:31 KJV None of us like it, but waiting is great for us. We can learn so much about ourselves andContinue reading “Wait! April 14, 2020”

Paul and Social Distancing I sit here in a hospital room, been here for over a week now. I can text people and I know this whole thing is hard for all of us. I can have zero visitors and I know everyone else is locked down at the same time. I hear from peopleContinue reading “Paul on the Lock Down”

Good Friday. Update: Phil is recovering and is doing well. I loved this article and hope it blesses you too. -Elda “He suffered for us. Our sufferings become more manageable in the light of his.” Article By Derek Caldwell “My baby’s dead! My baby’s dead! My baby’s dead!” This is the cacophonous refrain playing fromContinue reading “April 10, 2020”

35 – it’s just a number but to Elda and me it means so much. It means the last of the radiation treatments… 35/35 and today was that day.  Today after seven weeks I had my last radiation treatment.   So, is it over? No, there are months of healing and waiting. Did all theContinue reading “April 9, 2020 My Last Radiation Treatment”

From Esther Davis (Phil’s sister) Re-grip… Pastor Phil is still in the hospital. Elda is still away from him due to this virus going around that makes it impossible for her to be by his side. Physically, at least. Often, as you’re going through cancer treatments, things can get really tough – physically, mentally andContinue reading “Esther April 8, 2020”

Be still before the Lord and wait patiently for him; do not fret when people succeed in their ways, when they carry out their wicked schemes. Refrain from anger and turn from wrath; do not fret—it leads only to evil.Psalms 37:7‭-‬8 NIV Be still, we are to wait in peace, and rest before the Lord.Continue reading “Be Still, April 7”

From Elda… Good morning my family and friends. I wanted to take a moment to thank you for all your support and encouragement the past few weeks. It truly cannot be said how grateful Phil and I are for your love and prayers. Please continue to pray…Phil was hospitalized on Friday night and now requiresContinue reading “Blessed April 6, 2020”

`“Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. “Honor your father and mother”—which is the first commandment with a promise—”Ephesians 6:1-2 NIV This seems simple on the face of it, children do what your parents says, but it is much much, more. And it starts with Dads. “In the same way, youContinue reading “Honor Your Father and Mother”

You can not fight error without knowing the truth. “For though we live in the world, we do not wage war as the world does. The weapons we fight with are not the weapons of the world. On the contrary, they have divine power to demolish strongholds. We demolish arguments and every pretension that setsContinue reading “The Word”

April 2 Who wants to be a Super Hero? Well you can, and here’s how. “The godly people in the land are my true heroes! I take pleasure in them!” Psalms 16:3 NLT God says that if you will live a godly life, make God first in all that you do. If He is yourContinue reading “Super Hero?”

April 1 “So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.”Isaiah 41:10 NIV Thank you Russell for the help with today’s devotional. Last week I was dismayed, I had beenContinue reading “God’s Right Hand”