Cavin Harper

EXCELLENT GRANDPARENT "Only be careful, and watch yourselves closely so that you do not forget the things your eyes have seen or let them slip from your heart as long as you live.  Teach them to your children and to their children after them." Deut. 4:9 When Buck and Holly planned to have their...

"The Lord God took the man and put him in the Garden of Eden to work it and take care of it." Genesis 2:15 There are times when I am irritated by the condition of some of the yards in our neighborhood.  I have difficulty understanding why people do not take care of their yards.  Why would someone...

“So Bezalel, Oholiab and every skilled person to whom the Lord has given skill and ability to know how to carry out all the work of constructing the sanctuary are to do the work just as the Lord has commanded.” Exodus 36:1When God gave Moses instructions about building the Tabernacle, attention to...

“Serve wholeheartedly, as if you were serving the Lord, not men…” Eph. 6:7 A local automotive mechanic from our church commented recently his industry’s reputation for poor quality work and dishonesty.  Unfortunately, he believes much of it is not with just cause, which is why he has dedicated...

“Kings take pleasure in honest lips; they value a man who speaks the truth.” Proverbs 16:13 The Army cadet’s code of honor requires that a cadet “will not lie, cheat, steal, or tolerate those who do." This code further explains that “an officer who is not trustworthy cannot be tolerated; in some...

“The tongue of the wise brings healing.” Prov. 12:18b “Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never harm me!” Yeah, right!  How many times have we spoken those words as children (or even adults) when, in fact, we knew they weren’t true? We all know that untrue, dishonest words hurt...

“The Lord detests lying lips, but He delights in men who are truthful.” Prov. 12:22 Many of you will remember the famous TV game show, Truth or Consequences.  Of course, the whole point of the show was to get people to answer incorrectly so they would have to face the consequences – which was the...

“The crucible for silver and the furnace for gold, but man is tested by the praise he receives.” Prov. 27:21 Perhaps you know the story of Abe Lincoln, who as a young man working in a country store, discovered he had collected more payment from a customer than was due for a purchase she had made –...

“A wholesome tongue is a tree of life, but perverseness in it breaks the spirit.” Prov. 15:4 While student at Denver Seminary (many years ago), then president Dr. Vernon Grounds, made an indelible impression upon this young, naïve seminarian.  Dr. Grounds went out of his way to greet each student...

“Did tiny green elephants with wings oh-so-blue fly off with the cookies and leave none for you?”  I love that line, from Sandra Boynton’s book What’s Wrong Little Pookie?, because it makes absolutely no sense.  It reminds me of that scene in Miracle on 34th Street when Mr. Kringle...

“To Him who sits on the throne and to the Lamb be praise and honor and glory and power for ever and ever!” Rev. 5:13 I recently watched "Australia", a powerful movie dealing with the destructive evils of greed, pride and prejudice in that vast land surrounding the WWII years.  The film depicts the...

“And why one[referring to marriage]?  Because He [God] was seeking godly offspring. So guard yourself in your spirit and do not break faith with the wife of your youth.  ‘I hate divorce’, says the Lord God.” Mal. 2:15-16Seven year old Patrick was enjoying his time with his long distance grandpa at...