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Into the Wilderness: A Lenten Poem
Lent, the forty days observed before Easter, commemorate those that preceded the advent of Christ’s ministry--when Jesus “was sent into the wilderness” (Mark 1:12) and tempted by Satan. With the season of “bright sadness” upon us, a term used by the Eastern Orthodox...
Alone on Patmos
"What is your Patmos?", the speaker asked. I sat in the audience, thinking of the apostle John--a man from Jesus' inner circle who was exiled to this tiny island because of his allegience to Christ. If the disciple "who Jesus loved" wasn't spared suffering, why...
Belonging
The mountain valley—lush with wildflowers and evergreens—was the perfect setting for my sister, Tiffany’s, wedding. The afternoon sun cast its warm, honeyed glow on the bride and groom while the soft sounds of birds singing joined the young couple as they made their...
Belonging
The mountain valley—lush with wildflowers and evergreens—was the perfect setting for my sister, Tiffany’s, wedding. The afternoon sun cast its warm, honeyed glow on the bride and groom while the soft sounds of birds singing joined the young couple as they made their...
Incognito Christian
Before Christ’s death, Nicodemus was a clandestine Christ-follower. He sought Jesus only under the cover of darkness in order that he might maintain a level of both spiritual satisfaction and social standing. After all, Nicodemus was a wealthy and educated spiritual...
P is for Princess
“And you also were included in Christ when you heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation. Having believed, you were marked in him with a seal, the promised Holy Spirit, who is a deposit guaranteeing our inheritance until the redemption of those who are...
A Walk
Why have I decided to be one of millions blogging? Because I have a story to share that continues to unfold page by page, chapter by chapter. Like any story there is a beginning, middle, and end. The beginning was difficult, the middle has been full of both...
