The beauty of His pain Isaiah 53:2 …There is no beauty that we should desire Him… The crowd was pressed against each other in a fevered pitch. I heard cries from the people, “Crucify him,”
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Resting In A Shadow
“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest” (Matt. 11:28). 2:36 am. The numbers glared at me as I turned my phone over to check the time.
Read moreWaiting in the Fast Lane of Life
Waiting is hard for me. I read of Sarah waiting for Isaac, Anna waiting for the Messiah, and Elizabeth waiting for John, and I’m amazed. I mean, can you believe Sarah waited about thirty years for a baby? Thirty years? I have a hard time waiting for my nails to dry!
Read moreSummer Porch Reality
So many times we look at what others have and our innocent looks turn to coveting, when in actuality, even if we had what the others had, we wouldn’t be able to use them.
Read moreKeepsake Friends by Verna Bowman
Spending time with friends is an extravagant gift . . . You know, the kind of friends who love to chat over God and miracles and the deep meaning of life . . . those kind.
Read moreWhen Hate Goes Too Far
We live in a world where the news headlines get worse every day. Earlier this week a man was killed by cops. Judgements were passed on who was right and who was wrong, even though
Read moreWhen A Song Inspires Us to Remember
Pride forgets. Humility remembers. Priscilla Shirer, Gideon I distinctly remember singing along with Babbie Mason’s After All as a relatively new Christ follower back in the early 90’s, lyrics barely audible for the tears. By
Read moreThings I’ve Learned From Loss by Gail Cooper
It’s funny the things that well up inside you after experiencing loss of any kind. You begin to look at things through a different lens and you rarely take things for granted. But why does it take tragedy to see the beauty in simple things?
Read moreThe Ultimate Wedding
June is a month when many couples plan the ultimate wedding. Brides and bridegrooms eagerly await their big day. Preparations are made. Perfect outfits are selected. Guests are invited. Receptions are planned. But the true
Read moreWhat If You Don’t Have a Life-Changing Testimony?
I’ll never forget the first time I realized God was calling me to ministry. It wasn’t a call I wanted to hear.
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