Jeff veldman

Hidden treasure A British treasure hunter discovered a huge stash of Roman coins buried in a field in southwest England. Using a metal detector, Dave Crisp located a large pot holding 52,000 coins. These ancient silver and bronze coins dated from the third century AD and weighed more than 350 pounds. Were they valuable? What…

Memorial Day   In April 1863, the story is told of an elderly woman living in Columbus, Mississippi who was decorating the graves of her two sons, that died during the civil war. This loving mother then strolled over to the corner of the cemetery to place memorial flowers there also. “Hey what are you…

He was Transfigured   As the sun is setting, Jesus calls three disciples, Peter, James, and John, to follow Him across the fields and up a rugged path, to a lonely mountainside spot. The disciples don’t ask where He is going and for what purpose, because Christ often spent entire nights in prayer, so they…

The Love of a Mother   What is a mother? This may sound like a silly question. But if you think about it what comes to mind? Maybe you think of hugs and kisses, or someone who has been by your side your whole life. Maybe your mom is even your best friend. And for…

Philippian jailor saved   In Acts chapter 16 we have another exciting story about one of Paul’s encounters with preaching the gospel. When Paul and Silas were in Philippi, they were followed by a servant girl who had an evil spirit. She would chant and cry like the pagan priestess do who claim to know…

God’s promises to the tempted   How many of us are tempted? I am sure it would be safe to say that all of us are tempted every day, in fact we are tempted numerous times a day. We know that Satan is hard at work to get you and me to sin and fall…

God’s promises for the fearful   Psalm 34:7 (NLT) For the angel of the Lord is a guard; he surrounds and defends all who fear him.    Jesus calms a storm.   It had been an amazing day for Jesus, He was preaching in parables and explaining the nature of His kingdom. All day He had been teaching…

God’s promises for the Burdened   Someone once said that when our life becomes all tied up, we should give it to God and let Him untie the knots. Do we do this? Maybe occasionally, but most of the time we try to deal with our problems until we are ready to break. Why do…

God’s Promises   Isaiah 40:8 (NLT) The grass withers and the flowers fade, but the word of our God stands forever.”    Psalm 36:5 (NLT) Your unfailing love, O Lord, is as vast as the heavens; your faithfulness reaches beyond the clouds.    God knows our wants, and has provided for them. The Lord has a…