It was the year of 1861. The first year of the Civil War. Skirmishes and battles became prevalent across the nation. Brigadier General Nathaniel Lyon was assigned to the US arsenal at St. Louis, Missouri. He had faith in President Read more…
In the beginning time began. Within the measurement of those first days we see God’s delight in work of his hands. God began the rhythm of days and weeks. It was God who set in place the pattern of seasons Read more…
Worn and tired. Bone weary and exhausted. We long for rest, but the day stretches out before us. We carve out moments to pause and recharge whether it is a catnap on the office floor, solitude in the restroom or Read more…
Have you ever wondered if Jesus can really understand the emotions that you deal with in the day to day world that you live in? We are faced with an array of emotions. There is sadness and disappointment. Loneliness and Read more…
God loves you! When hopes are dashed, God loves you. Moreover, when you don’t measure up to your internal standard, God loves you. Although you may stumble and fall, the love God has for you will not fail. In every Read more…
Discipleship was not a key ingredient in my formative years. Growing up in the backwoods of Pennsylvania and attending church in a small community was a gift. Nevertheless there were issues that developed. The mentality that pervaded the influential components Read more…
Sickness begs comfort. When sickness came calling as a child, curled up on the couch with a “comfort” or blanket in front of the warmth of the wood stove eased the crummy feelings of the ailment. The cool hand on Read more…
Have you ever found a hiding place so ingenious that in the game of hide and seek the seekers had to give up their search? The seeker would search every available nook and cranny, yet come up empty. It was Read more…
When snow blanketed the ground during the winter months, a favorite game in the schoolyard was Fox and Geese. A maze of paths was trampled out and the Fox’s den was outlined. A safe place was also formed. It was Read more…
It is no secret that I’m a Narnia fan. In fact, some years back my kids got me the complete audio set of the Chronicles of Narnia for Christmas. I love to listen to the stories and glean truths that Read more…