The Gathering Place Where Family Matters

“Like as a father pitieth his children, so the LORD pitieth them that fear Him (Psalm 103:13).   The Hebrew word for “pitieth” is racham which is pronounced ra-KHAM. It means to “love deeply, to have tender compassion.” Softly she sobbed as she snuggled in my arms. Her little knee was carefully cleansed and the […]

“Our God and His Magnificence” (Psalm 46)             1. He shelters. “God is our refuge” (46:1a)             2. He strengthens. “…and strength,” (46:1b)             3. He supports. “A very present help in trouble” (46:1c).             4. He secures. “The God of Jacob is our refuge” (46:7).             5. He shines. “Be still and know that […]

“Therefore” We might not think much about the word “therefore.” But did you know in the KJV Bible, the word “therefore” is used 1,237 times in 1,220 verses? That should catch out attention!  The word means, “For this reason, on account of, as a consequence.” Think of a couple of the uses of the word […]

In 1899, Congressman Willard Duncan Vandiver closed his speech with, “I’m from Missouri, and you’ve got to show me.” Did you know that the term “Show me” is not just for Missourians? It is also an interesting phrase found in the Bible. “Show me Thy ways, O LORD” (Psalm 25:4). DIRECTION “Show me a token […]

“My Investment of the Dash” Lately many folks are writing about the “dash” on the tombstones. You know what I mean, right? Below the person’s name is engraved the year of birth on the left and then to the right of that is the year of death. In between is the little dash. It is […]