Holy Week, the last week of Jesus' life, began with praise, endured sorrow, and ended with glory. “Blessed is the king who comes in the name of the Lord!” “Peace in heaven and glory in the …
Redemption In a Manger
Christmas brings the redemption of many things. For one, the boxed Christmas tree is spread out, fluffed and decorated with lights and ornaments. The once smashed tree is transformed into a beautiful …
Great News for today: The Lord Delights in YOU!
With all your imperfections and flaws, you bring a smile to the Lord of the universe. Zephaniah 3:17 gives us a snapshot of God’s nature and depth of his love for us. The Lord your God is with you, …
Blessed are the Flexible
Isn't it interesting how you start out to do one thing you end up doing something else? Or something in addition to what you first started? Many days that's way life happens and we need to be flexible …
Passover Lamb
Passover is remembered as the time when God provided a way of redemption for the people of Israel. Each family was to chose a year old male lamb without defect, slaughter it, and put some of its …
Giving Thanks for…Waiting
Waiting is hard. We have to do it all the time--waiting in line at the checkout, waiting in the doctor's office, waiting for test results, waiting for Christmas... Many times it is so hard to wait. …
Remember Easter?
Remember Easter? Not long ago, Easter brought a flurry of spring activities. Family dinners, new clothes, jellybeans and chocolate. Now the candy is mostly gone, the lilies are wilting, and the …
Abide in Grace
Last year, instead of resolutions, I chose one word to focus and guide my actions. This approach was new to me. The word for 2013 was "intentional." This word helped me focus on and complete some …
Lemonade, Anyone?
Lemonade on a late summer day is refreshing. It's especially tasty at a craft fair or amusement park. The tart, sweet flavor is thirst quenching. It is pretty easy to make lemonade. Add water …
The Battle of Good Intentions
Have you ever felt like you had good intentions but didn’t get the desired result? It can be in a simple thing like baking a cake and leaving it in too long. The timer dings, but you turn it off for …
God’s Heart
Driving on the Interstate, I caught of glimpse of love in the clouds. Can you see the heart? It reminded me of the extent of the love in God's heart, which is higher than the heavens. These verses …
10 Faith Verses
In the New Testament, many faith verses emphasize the saving work of God through Jesus Christ. It is the attitude of complete trust in Christ of reliance on him for all that salvation means (The New …
Snapshots of God’s Grace
Snapshots of God's grace in summer. From watching our grandson for a week to having a vacation in the hills of Tennessee, these summer experiences and snapshots of God's grace have refreshed my …
Abundant Grace and Peace to You
The abundance of His grace and peace surround us. A morning walk around Lake Springdale brought the peace of the Lord to me after a week of windy storms. The sweet scent of honeysuckle floated in the …
The Boomerang Blessing of Serving
Serving others takes many forms. It can be providing childcare for a single mom, volunteering at school or a non-profit organization or church. For me, it has taken the form of picking up a neighbor …
Is the Daily Grind Getting to You?
There’s no way around it. We are busier beyond what we can handle. The flurry of activity of the daily grind becomes a badge of identification stating “I have so much to do.” We become addicted to …
Do You Hold God’s Hand?
Do you hold God's hand? The small crowd headed toward the parking lot after exiting the theme park. I chatted with a woman as she jostled her two young grandchildren. Walking away in the group, a …
Pathway to Praise: Renewed Hope
“We had hoped he was the one who was going to redeem Israel.” Luke 24:21 The early believers of Jesus Christ walked along the road, downcast and defeated. Hope was lost. Then unexpectedly, a divine …
