Ask, Seek, Knock: A Christmas Story

Ask, Seek, Knock: A Christmas Story

Ask. Seek. Knock. These are the familiar words from scripture I’m reminded of as I read about the wise men from the East. “After Jesus was born in Bethlehem village, Judah territory— this was during Herod’s kingship—a band of scholars arrived in Jerusalem from the...
Pick Up Your Cross: The Selfless Love of Sorrow

Pick Up Your Cross: The Selfless Love of Sorrow

Emotions ebb and flow like a mountain river rushing past my feet. It’s that time I’ve set aside to lay my soul bare before the One who knows me best. One moment, I’m bent over in adoration, kneeling in a position of gratitude as my heart pours out thanks for...
Live Like You Believe

Live Like You Believe

Each one of these people of faith died not yet having in hand what was promised, but still believing. How did they do it? They saw it way off in the distance, waved their greeting, and accepted the fact that they were transients in this world. People who live this way...
God’s Sunrise

God’s Sunrise

The Shadow of Death surrounds her like a dark, oppressive fog obscuring the path. Swirling madly about the Woman’s feet, the Shadow twists itself round and round–eliminating vision. The Woman gropes her way in the dark. Is there a cliff? Shelter? Will...

Nothing Changes?

Nothing changes.  The words slip past his lips as easily as the joy leaves my heart. Is it me?   The circumstances?  What could be different?  I’m not certain.  Perhaps we are the ones meant to change….to grow….in faith, steadfastness, genuine love...