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 weeks go by in a flurry, and I find myself in the middle of Lent before the new wears off the year. Thoughts of reflection and redemption swirl around in my mind as I contemplate the upcoming celebration of Christ’s resurrection. A Trek Through the Desert However, instead of Read more…
400 years of silence informed his perspectives. There had been no forthcoming promises in his time, nor in his father’s time or even in his grandfather’s time. Prayers had been prayed during those interminable years with no recognizable answer. No word from Heaven had graced his memory. Hope and expectancy 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…
I can still remember the sound of pattering feet above the noise of the storm that raged outside. As I was counting the seconds between each thunderclap and the lightning that followed, my arms opened, as the little one rushed in with words that were muffled against my chest. “Mommy, Read more…
Have you ever attempted to accomplish God’s plans through your own efforts and failed miserably? I’m sure Hagar would be able to relate to that type of scenario. Hagar’s story can be read with contempt when all we see is Hagar’s striving to fulfill God’s promise. When we read how Read more…
It was months ago that I spaded the ground and slipped the dead-looking tubers into the dark hole. I can still remember my husband’s comment as I planted numerous bulbs. ‘’You’re rather optimistic.” And yes, I was. I expected future tomorrows to be filled with golden sunshine because of my Read more…
The chaos and confusion of this world seem to bely the truth that God is a God of order and peace. Dark shadows filled with questioning fears and hearts that stream with tears give pause to the thought that God wants to bring fullness of joy to our lives. There Read more…
Have you ever been tempted to think that simple trust was too easy? Or that life wouldn’t work out without endless worrying and fretting? When faced with an insurmountable mountain or an unconquerable giant what do you do? Is trust enough? David’s Choice As a young boy David tended his Read more…
In the darkness we can confidently hope in God. We can draw near in faith knowing that He is still at work behind the scenes of our life. There is no day so dark that God will let you slip between the cracks of your desperate circumstances. God sees and Read more…