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 focal point is key when taking professional photos. Furthermore, the lighting, shadows and angles are all crucial elements of photography. Those with an eye or talent for this type of work can tell with a glance what is wrong with the angle, the focus and the lighting. My daughter, 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…
As I followed the footsteps of Jeremiah I was struck again with the reason he is often referred to as the ‘Weeping Prophet.’ It was with a breaking heart that Jeremiah shared God’s message with the people of Judah who refused to listen. Though judgment and destruction are in the Read more…
It is in the daily occurrences and choices of life that we bring joy or grief to God’s heart. There is a need for a continuous cultivation of the holy life. Moreover, there should always be room for correction from God in our lives. Do we recognize the authority of 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 had good intentions that derailed? Or had a purpose defragment? There are times when our plans fail. Such as those times we intend to implement healthy eating habits, but our plan is thwarted. Or maybe your goal was to exercise but it only resulted in a reminder Read more…
Trouble had mounted, prayers went unanswered and wounds pierced my heart. All these paved the way for the doubts that came in like a flood. There seemingly was no light at the end of the tunnel. The trials of life had swollen shut my spiritual eyes and I could only Read more…
Have you ever experienced anguish from a misguided belief or felt gut-wrenching sorrow from a confidence that was misplaced. The regret that comes from a certainty that goes awry can be devastating. Whether it is a relationship, a business deal or a personal matter that is upended, skepticism and anxiety Read more…
It was there. A fragile hope still bravely holding on in-between the perplexing questions, troublesome doubts and downright disbelief. The weekend events had left them battered and bruised. Moreover, the hoped for deliverance had been shattered and the agonizing events had left the disciples emotionally depleted and spiritually bereft. Perplexing Read more…