And if he shrinks back I will not be pleased with him. Hebrews 10:38 NIV NOT pleased with me! What a contrast to, You are my Son, whom I love; with you I am well pleased(Luke 3:22). Pleasing God is my greatest desire, but I know I fall short—hindered by imperfect vision. In Hebrews, we… [Read More]
Desiring Death
October 2, 2015
We live in a world of fast paces and great need. Our family needs us, our church needs us, our community needs us. We are bound to grow weary and we are in good company. Moses, Elijah, Jonah, and Paul all experienced the emotional toll of serving others. They struggled with weariness brought on… [Read More]
Death and Deception
July 6, 2015
Woe to those who are wise in their own eyes, and clever in their own sight! Isaiah 5:21(NIV) My backyard is a beautiful sight. Mountains encircle the valley, where acres display God’s awesome creation: wildlife, plant life, raptors gliding and swooping. It’s a treat for my eyes and a boost to my spirit as I… [Read More]
Hunger Is No Game
March 12, 2015
Then Jesus declared, “I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to me will never go hungry, and whoever believes in me will never be thirsty. John 6:35 Eight hundred and forty million people worldwide don’t have enough food to satisfy basic nutritional needs. One out of every six Americans face hunger. Food insecurity is a problem… [Read More]
Keep In Time
January 30, 2015
Great things are on the horizon. They take shape before my eyes; as I witness God’s unmistakable hand on people and circumstances. The ripple effect of life’s small moments are all used by God in the larger scheme of things. Sometimes I struggle to keep this in mind.
One Son Shines For Us All
January 8, 2015
I walked through a town filled with people of alternate lifestyles. My initial surprise at this blatant disregard for society’s norm compromised my good graces. As I engaged people in light conversation, something odd began to stir in my spirit. I liked them. They were real people, creations of my God. I yearned for them to experience the… [Read More]
The Christmas Bill
December 17, 2014
My peaceful walk through the forest was disturbed by sounds of distress. It was a goose wildly shaking his bill, caught in some type of barbed wire. As I cautiously approached, I could see it was scared. My help would only panic him more. I called Animal Control, who amazingly came right over. They sedated the bird to… [Read More]
Getting Fat On The Word
November 20, 2014
You, my brothers and sisters, were called to be free. But do not use your freedom to indulge the flesh; rather, serve one another humbly in love. Galatians 5:13 It’s a privilege to sit in church and hear the Word of God preached every week. In many countries around the world Christianity is illegal. The free… [Read More]
Be A Friend, Accept a Friend
October 21, 2014
“Can we talk?” my friend asked. “Sure.” She dabbed at her eyes and with a quivering voice, apologized for being such a disappointment to me. “I haven’t been faithful to Bible study or in other ministries and I feel terrible. I’ve let you down.” I looked deep into her serious eyes and burst into laughter. Now it was… [Read More]
Human Trafficking
September 8, 2014
A crisis abounds in our world. It’s also in the US, in our states and in your community. You may name several causes before you arrive at human trafficking, but the fact is, it’s the second largest criminal activity next to the sale of drugs. Gangs, pimps, cartels, organized crime have noticed this lucrative venture…. [Read More]
