Some days, we’re just dry. Empty. Deeply cracked and chipped. On those days, it’s tough to find something worthwhile to write about, something useful that might help or bless someone else. On those days, it’s good to know there’s a … Continue reading →
Why did God wait fifty days after Jesus’ resurrection before giving the disciples the Holy Spirit? That was the question posed to me by a friend who works in children’s ministry. She teaches a fifth grade Sunday school class, and … Continue reading →
Scripture tells us that after sharing the Passover meal together, Jesus and the disciples go to Gethsemane. Jesus takes Peter, James, and John with Him and asks them to stay and wait while He goes off to pray. When Jesus … Continue reading →
My mother is 92 years old and can still sit at the kiddie table in her kitchen. When my niece posted this Facebook picture of my mother with her great- grandkids, Psalm 78:4 came to my mind: “We will tell … Continue reading →
It’s been a particularly difficult winter for many parts of the US. Here in the midwest, we have had record cold temperatures and more snow than I can remember seeing in a long time. Of course, the cold and ice … Continue reading →
Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours. — Mark 11:24 Prayer is undeniably one of the most important teachings of Jesus. Jesus taught his followers how … Continue reading →