Recently, a friend stepped into eternity. At his memorial service, the eulogy ended with, “Well done. Good and faithful servant.” Although I agreed with that sentiment — I struggle with the root of what that subject really means. Life and Bible study have taught me how legalism can rear its ugly head, even at a […]
In those foggy moments before the alarm rings and consciousness reminds me of the day ahead, I listen hard for soul whispers. It is often in the early morning when the meditations of my heart remind me I am not alone. The treasure of Psalm 127:2 becomes reality, “God gives to his beloved even in
Many years ago, I had the privilege of singing this duet with Jacque Ramirez at First Baptist Church in Arkansas City, KS. It remains one of my favorites for this season. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uXa_sS02Swg&list=RDuXa_sS02Swg&start_radio=1
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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.
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
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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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.
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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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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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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