“The words that I speak to you aren’t mere words. I don’t just make them up on my own. The Father who resides in me crafts each word into a divine act.” – Jesus, John 14:10 It’s an interesting sensation to know that tens, hundreds, possibly thousands of people are reading with me, sharing the…
So then, if anyone is in Christ, that person is part of the new creation. The old things have gone away, and look, new things have arrived! All of these new things are from God, who reconciled us to himself through Christ and who gave us the ministry of reconciliation. In other words, God was…
Read more God’s simple question: “Didn’t I trust you with this message of Reconciliation?”
I thank my God every time I mention you in my prayers. I’m thankful for all of you every time I pray, and it’s always a prayer full of joy. – Philippians 1:3-4 There is still a lot of extremely serious news to respond to and discuss. But for today I’m sticking with the popular…
Read more A few images of life, love, and inspiration (Photo Friday)
Monday December 28: The countdown to the end of 2020 now stands at “4” There is a lot of enthusiasm out there to see the year 2020 take it’s long-anticipated spot in the review mirror. I get that, but I also believe a posture of looking for the next best thing is seldom beneficial, because…
Read more Wishing for 2021? or living in the endless possibility that is always “today”?
“May glory be given to God in the highest heaven! And may peace be given to those he is pleased with on earth!” – Luke 2:14 As a writer whose focus is journaling, it is hard sometimes to determine the line between what is edifying for public consumption and what is “too much information.” This is…
Read more Why it’s time to write about my journey with my dad
They ran throughout the whole area, carrying sick people on mats to wherever they heard he was. Wherever he went—in villages, cities, or the countryside—they brought the sick out to the marketplaces. They begged him to let the sick touch at least the fringe of his robe, and all who touched him were healed. –…
Read more “And all who touched him were healed” (the new baby, writing, politics, and Jesus)
aren't we getting close to 40-days and 40-nights?
an encouragement to really live!
here's my take-away from this. Spend more time with your grandchildren (of course) but, also, be like Vollis Simpson.
Read more “Be Like Vollis” – a day at the Wilson Whirligig Park
what it takes is meeting Jesus, then responding to his invitation to live
