“It wasn’t supposed to end like this,” she thought as she made a place for her dying son to rest before the inevitable happened. Her mind wandered to the first time she’d visited this wilderness. Afraid and alone, she’d been carrying the child of another woman’s husband. Life wasn’t what…
“Hurry up.” “Let’s go.” “We can’t be late.” These are all phrases we use frequently. We live in a society that wants everything now. Instant gratification, instant weight loss, instant wealth. We rush here and there to be sure we are going to be on time or get what we…
In today’s world, it is far too easy to become overwhelmed by the assaults of the enemy. In fact, it is expected. Everywhere we look, there is sickness and struggle. People all over the world are experiencing higher rates than ever of depression, suicide, and mental illness. It’s enough to…
I love jigsaw puzzles. Finding the edge pieces to make the frame. Looking at the colors and shapes to find the exact fit. I love separating the pieces, so the actual assembling of the puzzle goes quickly. I often refer to the box lid to be sure everything is going…
I grew up in Missouri, USA, where our state motto is “Show Me.” Often when people tell us something, we Missourians will joke, “Show me!” In other words, we want proof that it’s true. I like proof; I like having an assurance that things are going to be fine. I’d…
In January of 2018, I was offered a temporary job assignment in another town which would advance my career but take me away from my church, family, and friends. As I prayed and sought God’s direction, God spoke to me. The words he said were from Isaiah 48:17. “I am the Lord your God, Who teaches you…
Jesus would have been a great Bible quizzer. He often repeated the words of Scripture. In fact, three of the gospel writers recorded Jesus referencing the same Old Testament passage, “Mine house shall be called an house of prayer for all people.” In the past, I’ve read and even spoken…
“And when he was come into Jerusalem, all the city was moved, saying, Who is this? And the multitude said, This is Jesus the prophet of Nazareth of Galilee.” Matthew 21:10-11. Have you enjoyed our time together as we walked with the crowd around Jesus as He rode into Jerusalem? There…
“And Jesus stood still, and called them, and said, What will ye that I shall do unto you? They say unto him, Lord, that our eyes may be opened. So, Jesus had compassion on them, and touched their eyes: and immediately their eyes received sight, and they followed him.” Matthew 20:32-34.…