I remember a time when I went back “home” to Indiana, where I was born. My mother accompanied me on the trip, and she, having grown up there, had many friends and relatives to see. One of the people we … Continue reading →
“Don’t let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God, and trust also in me.” – John 14:1 Have you ever noticed how some people seem to be able to take things as they come without getting worried or stressed? While … 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 →
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 →
Recently on the news I heard the sad story of a hiking party that got caught in a rockslide. Of the five members of the party, only one survived, a 13-year old named Gracie Johnson. According to Gracie, as the … Continue reading →
Grace. Freely given. Grace. Not something we strive for or work for, something we accept. Grace. That frees us from sin, that frees us from self, that frees us from the need to prove ourselves. I have come to see … Continue reading →