Weeping and Hope
A certain valley in Israel is difficult for scholars to actually locate, but it is believed to be referred to in the Old Testament by three … Read More
Can my soul escape?
Language idioms can be frustrating when we try to communicate in a different culture. Ask any parent trying to communicate with a teenager. Some of the … Read More
Do discipleship practices really work?
Don’t go away just yet. It’s a fair question. We need to ask ourselves if our lives and daily activities really reflect the transformation discipleship practices … Read More
BONUS POST: New life begins. Then what?
I get goose bumps on Easter morning when the organ begins to belt out the trumpets announcing great news. We greeted one another by saying, “He … Read More
What’s So Good About Good Friday?
Have you ever wondered what’s so good about Good Friday? The day Christ was crucified by Romans who take great pleasure in the cruelty of their … Read More
The first words we hear
The first words you hear March 29, 2019 What are the first words you hear when you awaken? My husband did not like mornings, so the … Read More
What’s In Your Gap?
I happened to see a statement by Brian Houston this week that grabbed my attention. Basically, he said that the distance between expectation and reality is … Read More
Are My Walls Broken?
What does it take to have a restored soul? Having the same favor with God and man that Jesus had is truly available for us, but … Read More
Finding Favor with God and Man
I have been enjoying an unplanned vacation. Ok, so not a vacation. It was a hospital stay for pneumonia. But God still shows up. I found … Read More
Precious, honored and loved
Valentine’s Day is coming. Are you ready? Cards bought, candy and flowers, dinner reservations. It’s a big deal. That is, it’s a big deal for some … Read More