One thing. That was all that stood between the young man and his goal–eternal life. He sensed it. He knew there was more than earth and sky, heart and flesh, sorrow and pleasure. From childhood, he’d recited the Law and held to the traditions of his people. But,...
I vividly remember standing beneath the wooden doorframe of my bedroom–terrified of the imagined evil lurking in the five inches of space beneath mattress and covers. I stood motionless…weighing the options. The risks? Certain punishment if I refused to quickly...
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...
Now faith is being sure of what we hope for…Hebrews 11:1 The beautiful garden unfurled its colors near the old, gray corral–a ranching remnant from the early 1900’s. Nestled between the meandering creek and dusty country road, rows upon rows...
I’ve grown tired and my throbbing head rests wearily on shoulders knotted by the week’s concerns. Night begins to fill the sky with its inky fingerprint and I notice there aren’t any stars. Even the smallest shaft of light has been snuffed out by...
