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May 30, 2026 – Sailing

May 30, 2026 – Sailing

A great day of sailing on the rather choppy Pensacola Bay, seeing and experiencing the beauty and power of God’s creation. As I’m sitting here I’m still feeling my sea legs from adjusting to...

May 29, 2026 – Clay

May 29, 2026 – Clay

Our friend, Bob, was in a Catalina sailboat regatta in Pensacola, FL this past week. Don is sometimes the co-captain, but he hurt his knee in a race earlier in the month so we...

May 28, 2026 – Reliance

May 28, 2026 – Reliance

Viansa Winery in Sonoma, CA Days – “He humbled Himself” (Phil. ii. 8).  Simpson offers perspective on giving up control to God, “One of the hardest things for a lofty and superior nature is...

May 27, 2026 – Empowered

May 27, 2026 – Empowered

Prevail #147 – Psalm 139:14 – “Thank you for making me so wonderfully complex! Your workmanship is marvelous – how well I know it.” Larson encourages and empowers us, “You were God’s beautiful, amazing...

May 25, 2026 – Knowing

May 25, 2026 – Knowing

Ahhhh, a bike ride and a picnic in Golden Gate State Park (San Francisco, CA). JC – “In a world of unrelenting changes, I am the One who never changes…. In My Presence you...

May 24, 2026 – Priorities

May 24, 2026 – Priorities

Resting and renewing on a beautiful afternoon with friends and family at Silver Oak Cellars in Napa Valley, CA. JC – “Bring Me your mind for rest and renewal.” Because I was out of...

May 23, 2026 – Abandon

May 23, 2026 – Abandon

Days – Simpson offers perspective on “The fulness of the blessing of the Gospel of Christ” in Romans 25:29 writing, “Many Christians fail to see these blessings as they are centered in Him. They...

May 22, 2026 – Aim

May 22, 2026 – Aim

Prevail #143 – Psalm 84:5 – “What joy for those whose strength comes from the Lord, who have set their minds on a pilgrimage to Jerusalem.”  Larson makes an important point for those of...