God is our refuge and strength, a help always near in times of great trouble. That’s why we won’t be afraid when the world falls apart, when the mountains crumble into the center of the sea, when its waters roar and rage, when the mountains shake because of its surging waves. There is a river whose streams gladden God’s city, the…
Read more A shot of encouragement – because life is beautiful!
Six days before Passover, Jesus came to Bethany, home of Lazarus, whom Jesus had raised from the dead. Lazarus and his sisters hosted a dinner for him. Martha served and Lazarus was among those who joined him at the table. – John 12:1-2 Yesterday – Shrove Tuesday – I kicked off my 49-day journey through Lent…
Read more Jesus can be our dinner guest and our guide on this journey to Easter #AshWednesday
“If you continue in my word, you are truly my disciples; and you will know the truth, and the truth will make you free.” – Jesus, John 8:31 Recently, in a moment best described as either optimism or poor judgment, I committed to making a series of videos designed to mark my progress (and to encourage…
Read more Won’t You Join Me? A personal invitation to experience Lent 2021
Sunday morning was a real joy. Rebekah preached an inspirational sermon on “Transformation to Doubt” and our song – Walk Down this Mountain (43-minute mark) – turned out to be the perfect “Amen” at the end of her message. I particularly enjoyed the way the two guitars worked together. But then it is always good…
Read more Walking down this mountain, Valentine’s Day, and my American Birthday
Jesus took Peter, James, and John, and brought them to the top of a very high mountain where they were alone. He was transformed in front of them, 3 and his clothes were amazingly bright, brighter than if they had been bleached white. – Mark 9:2-3 So I’m a little bit excited about church today. I always enjoy…
Read more Jesus wants to take us, breathless, into the possibilities…
Brothers and sisters, we have confidence that we can enter the holy of holies by means of Jesus’ blood, through a new and living way that he opened up for us through the curtain, which is his body, and we have a great high priest over God’s house. Therefore, let’s draw near with a genuine heart…
Read more applying some thought, imagination, and creative intention to spiritual growth
You make known to me the path of life; in your presence there is fullness of joy; at your right hand are pleasures forevermore. – Psalm 16:11 “La bella vita” = “The beautiful life” True story: Two days ago, catching a little local news in the late evening, our weather guy, Chris, makes the following pronouncement: “In all my career…
4 Love is patient and kind. Love is not jealous or boastful or proud 5 or rude. It does not demand its own way. It is not irritable, and it keeps no record of being wronged. – 1 Corinthians 13:4-5 It’s me, it’s me, it’s me, O Lord,Standin’ in the need of prayer.It’s me, it’s me, it’s me,…
“I came so they (all of us) can have real and eternal life, more and better life than they ever dreamed of…” – Jesus, John 10:10 So I have to confess that my last post (Every Car We Have Ever Owned) was not exactly devotional in content. But it absolutely was fun, and I firmly…
Read more Three Dog Day (well, one dog, three times) – and “how fun can be more fun”
“When the Day of Pentecost had fully come, they were all in one Accord…” – Acts 2:1 “I do not speak of my own Accord…” – John 12:49 Yesterday evening, on the verge of falling asleep, I suddenly started thinking about all the different cars we have owned since Rebekah first hooked up with her used Chevy…
Read more Every car we have ever owned (22 “vintage” photos and a few good stories)
