Psalm 90:12 So teach us to number our days, That we may gain a heart of wisdom. This is so relevant when someone’s appointment with the Lord God has been made unexpectedly…especially when they seemed to be physically, mentally and Spiritually healthy… On the other hand, it brings our mortality into perspective about that we are not guaranteed another day upon this earth…it is held in the hands of the One who created us and has saved us from sin…His Son, Jesus Christ…He made a

Genesis 1:28 - Then God  blessed them and said, Be fruitful and multiply. Fill the earth and govern it. Reign over the fish in the sea, the birds in the sky, and all the animals that scurry along the ground." ( NLT ) This isn't just part of the historical account of creation but are commands. Being fruitful means to produce. I don't believe this means to "reproduce" as in growing the population but producing as God produces and guides. Genesis 1:26 says we were created "in

James 1:2-4  My Brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials. Knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience. But let patience have its perfect work, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking nothing. The Lord God allows trials to come into our lives in that we can become more like Jesus…A brother in Christ shared a very personal story with me the other day  and with his blessing I am going to share it with you… It starts off with his youngest so