How He Loved Us
My favorite song for Holy Week is listed here. Check it out on YouTube then consider how grateful we should be for what Jesus did for us.
Staying in Hope
Admirable Women
During this International Women’s Month, I like to focus on some of the admirable women of history. So many women are strong prayer warriors and women of determination — it is difficult to choose just a few examples. But for the sake of this blog post’s length, I’ll focus on just three examples. Abigail. One
Searching for Rest
Someone recently asked me, “How do you rest?” My oxymoron reply, “I have to intentionally work to find rest.” Except for the times when life throws me in bed with an illness, I have to plan for rest. My strong work ethic was forged on the family farm where every day’s chores began at sunrise
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Remembering
As a wordsmith, I sometimes get stuck on one word or one phrase. Then I chew on it awhile, do some research, and determine what I can learn about the topic. For several months, the word ‘Remember’ has been my focus. Throughout scripture, we find the phrase, ‘And God remembered.’ At first, it feels unsettling.
What Killed Jesus?
Since we are deep into the Lenten season, it seems the perfect time to address the question: What really killed Jesus? It is ironic that a man, a craftsman, who spent his life learning to fashion chairs, stone walls, and tables from rough wood — died on some of the same material. The mallet, an
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Identify Your Cornerstone
While teaching a Bible study on the book of Ephesians, I studied Ephesians 2:20. In this verse, Paul reminds the first century believers that Jesus is the chief cornerstone. He is the foundation of what they believed, but also the all-important building block for us to remember. The cornerstone was the first stone set for
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When Life Unravels
Whether it’s unemployment, Alzheimer’s, or a personal tragedy — all of us face moments when life unravels. When our carefully controlled spheres no longer make sense, and nothing we do can change the circumstances. How do we deal with life when it unravels? Psalm 43 gives us three action points: Focus on God, not the
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Finding Your Magnificat
During the Christmas season we often read the Luke 2 account of the birth of Jesus. Many of us have already committed verses 1-14 to memory. And we rejoice in that final ‘Glory to God in the highest and on earth peace to those on whom His favor rests.’ But another important passage precedes the
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What Happened to George and Mary Bailey?
The following blog post is a fan favorite. I offer it again this year to all my readers as a Christmas gift. Every year when I watch my favorite holiday movie, It’s a Wonderful Life, I wonder What happened to those characters after the movie? The creative curiosity imagined the following sequel. It’s a Wonderful
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A Song for Christmas
I know you’re busy. So am I. But I want to give you a Christmas treat — something you can enjoy all day. Here is my favorite Christmas carol, shared as a song for Christmas hope. Enjoy! And have a blessed Christmas!
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