Therefore let us draw near with confidence to the throne of grace, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need. – Hebrews 4:16 I am so proud of myself! Patting-myself-on-the-back proud! First, it’s important to understand that I am not “handy.” Not remotely. Rebekah is the tool person.…
Read more Happy to be on-line again – and why this Gospel message must reach the world!
it helps if you have a heart that is already in love with God, an approach to life that walks with Jesus, and a soul that is in tune with the Holy Spirit.
Read more New Book on Genesis Captivates both Soul and Intellect
O Lord, You have searched me and known me. You know my sitting down and my rising up; You understand my thought afar off. You comprehend my path and my lying down, And are acquainted with all my ways. For there is not a word on my tongue, But behold, O Lord, You know it altogether. You have hedged me behind and before, And…
Read more Listening “soul to soul” – because your story matters
Friday Potpourri. Five photographs, five short takes.
Read more From Costa Rica to the front stoop (5-photo-Friday)
“Look! I stand at the door and knock. If you hear my voice and open the door, I will come in, and we will share a meal together as friends.” – Revelation 3:20 This morning’s post is low key and invitational (I guess this blog is always an invitation, into my thinking processes and my…
Read more Preparing a room: “Behold I stand at the door and knock!”
For the most part, I enjoy all of my work. The fact that I earn a living via writing, teaching, talking about my books, and a little photography is a blessing of the upmost magnitude. I am grateful in so many ways. Saturday was the “taking photos” part. I serve as “official” photographer for the…
Read more Beauty, grace, hospitality, and church architecture:
deep-dive into a new book
Read more getting the ball rolling on a new book (well, trying…)
it came upon a midnight clear
So this was a little bit exciting. I have been doing some “deep dive” work in my parents’ home this week and came across this old pencil sketch from 1982. It’s the ancient parish church in the quaint village of Isleham in Cambridgeshire, England. Back when I was young I used to enjoy the meticulous…
A crowd of small children smiling and telling you - at the tops of their voices - that they want you to know and understand how much the God they love and trust loves you too.
