Category
Encouragement
We just celebrated Easter. A holiday that reminds us that now is not forever. It may feel like forever, especially when we’re going through a hard time. Or a long wait. Or a time of grief and sorrow. We can… Continue Reading →
All of us can think of a time when we considered intentionally trying something new and/or changing something in our lives. Some of us find this exciting, or at least not too difficult to do and look forward to. Others… Continue Reading →
This past week, as I was teaching our Adult Sunday School group, we got into a discussion of what it means to: “…give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.” (1 Thes. 5:18)… Continue Reading →
Have you ever thought you’ve been healed of something physically, spiritually, or emotionally, only to discover you really hadn’t? Something calls your attention to the wound you thought was gone but apparently still exists. If you’re like me, that probably… Continue Reading →
John 11:1-44 not only depicts one of Jesus’ greatest miracles, the raising of Lazarus from the dead, it also provides insight into the difference between God’s perspective and ours. To Jesus, Lazarus being dead, embalmed, wrapped, and sealed in a… Continue Reading →
“Be still…” – Ps. 46:10– In other words– “CEASE STRIVING!” ~Yes, it’s less than a week before Christmas. ~Yes, there’s Christmas cards to write and send, parties to plan and go to, choir rehearsals, last minute house-cleaning and decoration, helping… Continue Reading →
Thanksgiving—a holiday that’s really meant to be a lifestyle and ongoing attitude. A holiday that’s getting squeezed out, as merchants and marketers ring in the Christmas shopping tradition the moment the last “Trick or Treat!” has been called out. One… Continue Reading →
This past week we had the major blessing of snorkeling in the Atlantic Ocean in an area that’s home to some of the most beautiful coral reefs and fish in the world. For most of that, we had to join… Continue Reading →
Early morning Friday, June 3rd, we received a text from our son Joe—they were at the birthing center where our daughter-in-love Liv was in labor to give birth to their first child/our fourth grandson! In the midst of our excitement… Continue Reading →
When we hear the word prodigal, our minds often go to the prodigal son who wasted his inheritance in profligate living. We tend to view the word prodigal pejoratively, but the definition refers to one who is recklessly extravagant or… Continue Reading →
When someone lets you down, let the Lord pick you up! People disappoint us by… Not keeping their promises—Have you ever had someone promise to do something or be somewhere for you and then not done it or not shown… Continue Reading →
As those of us in the U.S. observe Memorial Day, there’s also celebration—cookouts, time with family and friends, enjoying the day off, etc. Some may ask “Why? Isn’t this a time to remember and mourn the loss of those who… Continue Reading →
People are often surprised by encouragement. Why? 1) Low self-esteem—they don’t believe they deserve encouragement. In their minds/hearts, they’re not good enough. Or what they did wasn’t good enough. Or what they plan on trying to do won’t be good… Continue Reading →
Few monarchies remain in the world, yet royalty never fails to intrigue us. Fairy tales, books, movies, modern media news on royal family members, feed our fascination and create dreams in the hearts of children and adults alike. What if… Continue Reading →
The Lord is your keeper… The Lord will keep you from all evil; he will keep your life. The Lord will keep your going out and your coming in from this time forth and forevermore. (Ps. 121:5, 7-8) Let’s look at that word “keeper”. As our keeper, the Lord… Continue Reading →
