Have you ever had that sensation of walls closing in about you? A sense of bewilderment or overwhelm of the soul? Life can take unexpected turns that seem to hold you hostage. That feeling of one step forward and two steps back. And the possibility of scaling the walls of Read more…
Stories and names are threaded through the Biblical text. Narratives that tell of lives lived, choices made, knowledge gained, and trust given. Throughout the journeys of these individuals the main theme conveyed is that God beckons each one to know Him. In fact, to know Him is what God is Read more…
The rapt faces of the children were on the patriarch, as he once again shared the miracles of the past. That there was a God in heaven was an obvious fact to these children who had been raised with the nightly ritual of the retelling of God’s goodness and His Read more…
We look forward to the changing of the seasons. The fragile beauty of new life turns to the summer growth of mature vegetation. As the cycle continues harvest comes and autumn showcases her change in the varied hues of russet, orange and gold. Then come the cold winds, blowing snow Read more…
Have you ever been blindsided by a storm in your life? Has there been a time when you experienced smooth sailing, so to speak, and then without warning you are thrown in the middle of breaking waves and dark clouds? The Calm Before the Storm The disciples experienced such an Read more…
It’s a quiet village in Bavaria, Germany. Time has slowed. Conversation around the table lengthens as friendships are forged. The hustle and bustle of America is abandoned. Benches along country roads beckon you to slow. Paths through the forest invite you to meander long as you explore the beauty of Read more…
As I slowly come to consciousness, pain radiates through my head. My eyes open to the dim light peeking through the slatted blinds. I close my eyes with a moan. The pain of the migraine blots out everything and turns my world upside down. My plans for the day are Read more…
My stomach twisted as I settled on the seat. The ski lift began its ascent to the top and my heart dropped. I focused on the snow covered trees and the sky ahead. Anything to keep my eyes from the ground below. Heights have long been a source of fear Read more…
When the message of joy is hurtled through the darkness into our broken world it creates havoc in our hearts. The huge contrast between joy and darkness brings about an incredulity at the impossibility. Yet a glimmer of hope flickers and we struggle to fan the trust in a good, Read more…
The modus operandi for many of us is to be in control of the various facets of life. Is it your normal mode of operation to have your fingers in every pie and make certain that everything lines up to your specifications? Our thinking tracks along the following lines. If Read more…