NEVER ALONE By Connie Arnold A man we know spent a short time in prison, and for his part in a disturbance in the TV room, he was slapped into solitary confinement. It is supposed to be a place of extreme punishment, and he verified that it is. There is no TV, no radio, no … Continue reading Inspiration →

Today, in the Bible room, we step into the next stage of the history of God’s People, reading about the era of the Judges. Due to the amount of detail included here, we will read the book in two sessions: Part 1 includes chapters 1 through 9. _____________________________________________ Judges – Part 1 Introduction to Judges: … Continue reading Bible →

The longest running friendship that I have had, outside of my family, began when I was 29 in 1971.  That was the year we opened our architectural design office.  That was also the year I met a man people referred to as “G.A.”  He had called me, after a recommendation from a mutual friend, to … Continue reading People →

We’ve read the first five Bible books covering over 25 centuries from the creation story through the life of Moses, and God’s promise that He would give His people the land of Canaan to be their permanent home. After Moses, their new leader is Joshua, who will take them into Canaan. We have met Joshua … Continue reading Bible →

 The Immutable Basis of a Sinner’s Hope By Connie Arnold Shadows may blur, or even obstruct, our path. But if we raise our heads, we can catch a gleam of light in the distance. David wrote, “I may walk through valleys as dark as death” (Psalm 23:4a CEV), but “Your kindness and love will always … Continue reading Inspiration →

Today in the Bible room we finish reading the summary of Deuteronomy. This is Part 2, chapters 18 – 34. _____________________________________________ Deuteronomy – Part 2 Moses’s Finality: Moses gives his final sermon and blessings for Israel. Chapter 18. Practices Rules concerning various practices: The Levites are to be supported by tithes and offerings;Detestable practices of … Continue reading Bible →

GOD HAS A PLAN By Connie Arnold I watched the woman with the young girl, and I was close enough to hear the conversation. (Okay, so I was eavesdropping.) “I want to pay for it, Grandma,” the child was clutching tightly to the $1 bill and some change in her hand.  With full assurance that … Continue reading Inspiration →

Today in the “Getting Started Bible” we open the Book of Deuteronomy, reading the summaries of Part 1, chapters 1 – 17. ___________________________________________ Deuteronomy – Part 1 Introduction to Deuteronomy: Writer: It is not known who wrote the first five verses of the book nor the last chapter dealing with the death of Moses.  The … Continue reading Bible →

MORE ABOUT ANGELS This post is very personal to me, but my hope is that someone reading this will be able to discern their own personal angel working in their lives.  As a child of God, we have the Spirit of God living within us, and we are blessed to have His cadre of angels always … Continue reading Inspiration →

Today in the “Getting Started Bible” we will complete reading the summaries of the book of Numbers, Part 2, chapters 19 – 36. _____________________________________________ Numbers – Part 2 Chapter 19. Cleansing The Lord commands the sacrifice of a red heifer: The ashes of the red heifer are mixed with water;This is now the cleansing water … Continue reading Bible →