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 →
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 →
The other day I was talking to one of my friends and she told me how one of her little ones was really struggling with the idea of the trinity (One God expressed as three persons). This idea initially excited … Continue reading →
Recently my read-through-the-Bible plan had me in the Gospel of Matthew, and Jesus’ familiar parable of the sower stood out. It’s a perfect parable for Valentine’s Day! Four soils planted with gospel seed. Four hearts, really. Three can’t grow the … Continue reading →
Jesus turned and said to Peter, “Get behind me, Satan! You are a stumbling block to me; you do not have in mind the things of God, but the things of men.” Matthew 16:23 At first glance these words … Continue reading →
…God’s love has been poured out into our hearts through the Holy Spirit, who has been given to us. Romans 5:5b Valentine’s Day conjures up fun childhood memories like: red and pink construction paper hearts, paper-lace doilies, lollipops and chocolates. … Continue reading →