Who Are You Listening To?

By Nancy Miles My personal reflections on a puzzling year and a mysterious future. In the closing days of 2020 I am among the ranks of those who are becoming thoughtful and reflective. Contemplating the past year, and thoughtfully looking ahead. Here are a few of the thoughts bouncing around in my head today. So […]

By Dan Miles The energetic ball of fur scampers along the floor. He rediscovered his cat toy, a ball with a bell inside. He bats it and chases after it. Then, capturing it with his paw, he picks it up with his teeth and parades his conquest around the room. I smile at his antics […]

The Gospel ABC’s Accept. The first thing is to accept what the Bible says about me. Romans 3:23 says,”All have sinned and come short of the glory of  God“. And further on Romans 6:23 adds, “The wages of sin is death…” I must accept that I am not the exception to the rule. The Bible […]

Psalm 27:14 Wait on the LORD: be of good courage, and he shall strengthen thine heart: wait, I say, on the LORD. Context: Psalm 27:1 The Lord is my light and my salvation; Whom shall I fear? The Lord is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid? From the lexicon: Wait=eagerly […]

2 Timothy 1:7 for God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control (ESV). Context: 2 Timothy 1:5,6,8 I am reminded of your sincere faith, a faith that dwelt first in your grandmother Lois and your mother Eunice and now, I am sure, dwells in you as well.(6)For this […]