“In the beginning when God made the heavens and the earth… Genesis 1:1 If you visit the ODW Corporate offices in Columbus, Ohio you will be able to do a scavenger hunt throughout the offices. Shortly when you walk into the space you’ll see a wall with the logo and some branding on it that celebrates the founding of the …
“Bear one another’s burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ.” Galatians 6:2 They are a nuisance. They build unsightly mounds in the ground and their bites hurt. A ton. Deanna is so allergic to their venom—she has scars! Fire ants are no joke. And, because they are so small, you don’t see them until they sting you with their …
“You will seek me and find me, when you seek me with all your heart.” Jeremiah 29:13 It’s the first day of school for the students in my area tomorrow. August 4th seems way too early to be headed back to school. Our family did “meet the teachers” last Thursday. Even with the early date and the sorrow over summer’s …
“How beautiful upon the mountains are the feet of him who brings good news.” Isaiah 52:7 Few days go by without hearing the beautiful words “I love you” from my wife. And not many days go by without her hearing those words from me. It is how we greet each other and how we say goodbye. It is an expression …
“Refrain from anger, and forsake wrath! Fret not yourself; it tends only to evil. For the evildoers shall be cut off, but those who wait for the Lord shall inherit the land.” Psalm 37:8-9 What do you do when you get frustrated? How do you respond? While driving in Vegas this week I was in the wrong lane. I wanted …
“After this I looked, and behold, a great multitude that no one could number, from every nation, from all tribes and peoples and languages, standing before the throne and before the Lamb, clothed in white robes, with palm branches in their hands…” Revelation 7:9 When was a time you experienced God in a culture that was different than you own? …
“You, however, have followed my teaching, my conduct, my aim in life, my faith, my patience, my love, my steadfastness…” 2 Timothy 3:10 “I pedaled as fast as my elementary aged legs could go. I was setting land speed records with each trip around the block. Except for the span of about three houses. For this stretch I went as …
“And Isaac said to his father Abraham, “My father!” And he said, “Here I am, my son.” He said, “Behold, the fire and the wood, but where is the lamb for a burnt offering?” Abraham said, “God will provide for himself the lamb for a burnt offering, my son.” Genesis 22:7-8 Since the 4th century, maybe earlier, it has been …
“And your ancient ruins shall be rebuilt; you shall raise up the foundation of many generations; you shall be called the repairer of the breach, the restorer of streets to dwell in.” Isaiah 58:12 Years ago, during one of our moves, our china hutch was damaged. The door knob broke off. It was destroyed and it was not a part …
