“And do not forget to do good and to share with others, for with such sacrifices God is pleased” (Hebrews 13:16). Reflect: I’ll never forget the time an acquaintance of mine approached after church bearing a small present for me. The gift was “just because,” she said, as I was not having a birthday nor was there any other occasion. […]
Though I’ve already written about April 1st traditions, I can’t resist going there again. Probably because I love pranking people. After all, playing jokes on people is fun! And also, don’t we need humor these days more than ever? Yep, I think so! So, here goes with three of the most enjoyable pranks I’ve ever played on my husband. Who, […]
(Image via Facebook/Sarah Thomas Baldwin) Have you heard about the revival that recently broke out at Asbury University? It began spontaneously with students not wanting to leave chapel after a routine service. A young man confessed his sin, students began worshipping, singing, repenting at the altar. Day and night for two weeks! Marked by Gentleness As I listen to various […]
For he orders his angels to protect you wherever you go (Psalm 91:11) A well-known painting that hung in my childhood nursery belongs to one of my earliest memories. An angel guides two children across a ramshackle bridge spanning a turbulent river. As a child, I feared for the boy and girl who did not seem to notice the danger. […]
As I review last year, I’m impressed by how often God responded to the “little” asks. Like providing improved weather for Portland family members to get here safely on Christmas Eve despite freezing rain the day before. Or sending a specially ordered gift to my doorstep, several days early no less, when Amazon notified a shipping delay! OTHER EXAMPLES Numerous […]
For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace” (Isaiah 9:6). Reflect: I can never read Isaiah 9:6 without hearing Handel’s Messiah,” movement 12, in my head. “For Unto us a Child is Born” […]
Our world is full of the unusual, the whimsical and the surprising. Recall a time you’ve come across something that just skidded you to a halt. Recently I was blithely cruising down Coburg Road when I noticed a granny rocking chair, complete with ruffle and floral cushions, sitting on the sidewalk. This got me thinking about all the entertaining things […]
. . . but now he has promised, “Once more I will shake not only the earth but also the heavens.” The words “once more” indicate the removing of what can be shaken—that is, created things—so that what cannot be shaken may remain. `(Hebrews 12:26b-27) Do you live with a sense that things are falling apart, unraveling? I tend to […]
Have you ever searched for something valuable only to find it later in the most surprising place? Something like that happened to archeologist Howard Carter and his team as they hunted for King Tut, the only pharaoh whose tomb had never been discovered in the Valley of the Kings. Carter was quite certain where to look and worked diligently for […]
I am still recovering from our youngest son’s wedding celebration last month. What a tangle of emotions in the midst of stress, smiles, tears, and joy! Upon reflection, I can’t help but also think about the greatest wedding yet to come—when we, the bride of Christ, finally celebrate our union with Jesus. So here are some wedding vignettes and spiritual […]
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