What is it about the innocence of children that draw us to them? Years ago there was a show where host Art Linkletter interviewed children about any…… Read more “Children Love Jesus”
You’ve Got Mail
Each morning I exercise. When the body gets moving, so does the mind. Whatever the case, God knows. With each thought, I am writing letters, post-its or…… Read more “You’ve Got Mail”
Good God Gives Grace and never Gives Up!
Human nature is a gift. After all, it’s what all people are made of, flesh, soul and spirit. Being human to me simply means being alive in…… Read more “Good God Gives Grace and never Gives Up!”
Pridebusting
I, Wisdom, live together with good judgment.I know where to discover knowledge and discernment. All who fear the LORD will hate evil.Therefore, I hate pride and arrogance,corruption…… Read more “Pridebusting”
Jesus is the Secret
There are so many other things Jesus did. If they were all written down, each of them, one by one, I can’t imagine a world big enough…… Read more “Jesus is the Secret”
Encouragement is Oxygen to the soul
Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing -1 Thess. 5:11/NIV What inspired me to write this piece was…… Read more “Encouragement is Oxygen to the soul”
Things Go Better With God
I see God in the results of my goals and prayers when I include Him in the process. I also see him most when talking about God’s…… Read more “Things Go Better With God”
The Conversation Connection
My sister introduced me to Comedians in Cars with Coffee (CCC). They are short comedy sketches where Jerry Seinfeld takes comedians in unique, vintage or unusual cars…… Read more “The Conversation Connection”
Going Under for the Lord
For it is with your heart that you believe and are justified, and it is with your mouth that you profess your faith and are saved. -Romans…… Read more “Going Under for the Lord”
Jesus Holds it All Together
He is before all things, and in him all things hold together. – Col 1:17 I am thankful for Jesus and the fact he holds it all…… Read more “Jesus Holds it All Together”
Searching God’s Mind Who Searches My Mind
…be transformed by the renewing of your mind… -Romans 12:2 Searching God’s Mind is endless. But I need God to search my mind so that I can…… Read more “Searching God’s Mind Who Searches My Mind”
Any Prayer Gets God Into Life
If you ask anything in my name, I will do it. -John 14:14 I believe in praying for any prayer someone asks. I do my best not…… Read more “Any Prayer Gets God Into Life”
The Gem that Is Your Life
Getting engaged with the token of a beautiful diamond ring is a thrill for a young lady. I recall shopping for my engagement ring with John. Our…… Read more “The Gem that Is Your Life”
Dreams are a gift
For the Son of God, Jesus Christ, whom we proclaimed among you, Silvanus and Timothy and I, was not Yes and No, but in him it is…… Read more “Dreams are a gift”
Dreams are a gift
For the Son of God, Jesus Christ, whom we proclaimed among you, Silvanus and Timothy and I, was not Yes and No, but in him it is…… Read more “Dreams are a gift”
Bold Gentleness
Then a cloud appeared and covered them, and a voice came from the cloud: “This is my Son, whom I love. Listen to him!” – Mark 9:7…… Read more “Bold Gentleness”
Guest OT Theologian: Mark Shipp (part 3/3)
The third part is one of the most difficult to grapple with. Thank you Mark for your well thought out and prayed out words. How do we…… Read more “Guest OT Theologian: Mark Shipp (part 3/3)”
Guest OT Theologian: Mark Shipp (part 2/3)
Continuing with Dr. Shipp’s Homebuilder’s class questions. I pray these help and bless you in some way. How relevant is the Old Testament to us today? What…… Read more “Guest OT Theologian: Mark Shipp (part 2/3)”
Guest OT Theologian: Mark Shipp (part 1/3)
I first met Mark when he was at the end of his high school years. I was in middle school and recall a very bright young man…… Read more “Guest OT Theologian: Mark Shipp (part 1/3)”
Show no Partiality
My brethren, show no partiality as you hold the faith of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Lord of glory. –James 2:1 It isn’t always easy to avoid…… Read more “Show no Partiality”
I’m Done Playing with Barbies
It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. – Galatians 5:1a My niece was a Barbie connoisseur. She had a collection of Barbies, all shapes,…… Read more “I’m Done Playing with Barbies”
The Family that Sisters Stands Strong
Is anyone among you in trouble? Let them pray. Is anyone happy? Let them sing songs of praise. Is anyone among you sick? Let them call the…… Read more “The Family that Sisters Stands Strong”
What are the Odds?
I was in my backyard last week with our dog Maggie and spotted a four-leaf clover. My heart leapt never having found one before. Curious, I looked…… Read more “What are the Odds?”
Love Multiplies (Part 3/3)
For in him all things were created: things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or powers or rulers or authorities; all things have…… Read more “Love Multiplies (Part 3/3)”
Love Multiplies (Part 2/3)
The God who made the world and everything in it is the Lord of heaven and earth and does not live in temples built by human hands.…… Read more “Love Multiplies (Part 2/3)”
Love Multiplies (Part 1/3)
“The King will reply, ‘Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.’…… Read more “Love Multiplies (Part 1/3)”
The One-Minute Friend
Jesus is my friend. He is my friend one minute at a time. He’s always with me, and loves me this I know, for the Bible tells…… Read more “The One-Minute Friend”
New Morning New Mercies
I am drinking in Jim McGuiggan’s The God of the Towel. My father read it years ago and was very moved by it. When he was whittling…… Read more “New Morning New Mercies”
Holy Discontentment
Not that I am speaking of being in need, for I have learned in whatever situation I am to be content. I know how to be brought…… Read more “Holy Discontentment”
Creativity and God’s Will
Even in his most desperate moment in the Garden, Jesus humbly asked God for a way out. He had spent a lifetime, at least the last three…… Read more “Creativity and God’s Will”
Others Do but I Don’t (Can’t)
GodReflection: Conflict Zone Therefore, I urge you to imitate me – The Apostle Paul (1 Corinthians 4:16). The New Testament introduces me to people who are God-doers.…… Read more “Others Do but I Don’t (Can’t)”
Jesus Says but I Don’t Do
GodReflection: Conflict Zones I don’t have to read too far into Jesus sermon on the mountainside to see his perfection and my imperfection. The contrast becomes clearer…… Read more “Jesus Says but I Don’t Do”
Life Is Conflict
GodReflection: Conflict Zone Life started with a loud cry as a nine-pound baby boy. I entered life ready to express disenchantment of all things in conflict with…… Read more “Life Is Conflict”
Blessed to Bless
GodReflection: God The Nurturer From one who has been entrusted with much, much more will be required (Luke 12:48). Life isn’t fair. Why was I born into…… Read more “Blessed to Bless”
Portable Nurture
GodReflection: God The Nurturer You know him for he lives with you and will be in you (John 14:17). The foundational presumption in this series of posts…… Read more “Portable Nurture”
To Belong or To Die
GodReflection: God The Nurturer No branch can bear fruit by itself; it must remain in the vine. Neither can you bear fruit unless you remain in me…… Read more “To Belong or To Die”
God Brings ‘Take Out’ to my Table
GodReflection: God The Nurturer So he ran ahead and climbed a sycamore-fig tree to see him, since Jesus was coming that way. When Jesus reached the spot,…… Read more “God Brings ‘Take Out’ to my Table”
Bread that Satisfies
GodReflection: God The Nurturer “I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to me will never go hungry” (John 6:35). One of the fun-hard jobs that came…… Read more “Bread that Satisfies”
Water that Lasts
GodReflection: God The Nurturer “Whoever drinks the water I give them will never thirst. Indeed, the water I give them will become in them a spring of…… Read more “Water that Lasts”
Be a Channel
GodReflection: God The Nurturer When I think of the word ‘channel’ immediately, I envision access. Deep channels allow water craft passage across continents for distribution of goods.…… Read more “Be a Channel”
Coffee with The Holy for Divine Sustenance
GodReflection: God The Nurturer Jesus answered: “Don’t you know me, Philip, even after I have been among you such a long time? Anyone who has seen me…… Read more “Coffee with The Holy for Divine Sustenance”
Divine Sustenance—Learn from The Holy
GodReflection: God The Nurturer Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for…… Read more “Divine Sustenance—Learn from The Holy”
Divine Sustenance—Listen to The Holy
GodReflection: God The Nurturer As Jesus and his disciples were on their way, he came to a village where a woman named Martha opened her home to…… Read more “Divine Sustenance—Listen to The Holy”
The Designer Knows the Specs
GodReflection: God the Nurturer Father God’s Architect Resume is rather impressive. His animal boat, portable worship center and temple are all grand projects. Their designs catch the…… Read more “The Designer Knows the Specs”
God The Nurturer
GodReflection: God The Nurturer Only a perfect God is worthy of worship. Each day when God gifts me with another morning of life I grow in my…… Read more “God The Nurturer”
Living Into Holy Quakes
GodReflection: Walk Toward the Quake It’s time to bring this series of posts on Holy Quakes to a close. I’m not sure as to all ramifications of…… Read more “Living Into Holy Quakes”
A Quake Will Announce a New Heaven and a Restored Earth
GodReflection: Walk Toward the Quake To be truthful a renewed earth and heaven were not high on my concerns over the majority of my walk across life.…… Read more “A Quake Will Announce a New Heaven and a Restored Earth”
Guarantee for Quake Survival
GodReflection: Walk Toward the Quake Note: this is a re-post from last Tuesday’s post titled ‘Quake Insurance.’ Due to a technical glitch most were unable to open…… Read more “Guarantee for Quake Survival”
Quake Insurance
GodReflection: Walk Toward the Quake From where I stand, I observe two types of quakes. The first type of earthquake is tied to the sinful fall of…… Read more “Quake Insurance”
Violent Earthquake Shakes a Prison
GodReflection: Walk Toward the Quake Once again—its prayer time. The players and the location have changed. The foundation of the known world continues to shake from the…… Read more “Violent Earthquake Shakes a Prison”
