Give Him the Gift of Gratitude
“But one of them, seeing that he was healed, returned and, with a loud voice, gave glory to God” (Luke 17:15 CSB). **(The following is a fictitious rendering of Luke 17:11-19–The Story of the Ten Lepers.)** Imagine. You’ve been banished from your community. Separated from…
Trust Me!
(***Read to the end for a special announcement.***) “Then God said, “Take your son… whom you love—Isaac—and go to the region of Moriah. Sacrifice him there as a burnt offering on a mountain I will show you” (Genesis 22:2 NIV). “All I want for Christmas is a…
Colorful Connections–A New Release Worth Reading
“All this is from God, who reconciled us to himself through Christ and gave us the ministry of reconciliation” (2 Corinthians 5:18 NIV). The wide-eyed child stood at my kitchen door, her mama–my neighbor and friend Ms. Martha–beside her, holding her hand. “Mrs. Miller,” the…
Benjamin’s Song
“Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these” (Mark 10:14b NIV). ***The following is a fictitious story based on Mark’s biblical account. What is true, however, is our Savior’s love for…
Leadership Lessons Along the Trail
“Don’t let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith and in purity” (I Timothy 4:12 NIV). Sometimes one learns lessons in the most unlikely of places. We recently…
I Love Jesus, But…
Yesterday as I drove our daughter to school in fog thick as pea soup, someone zoomed past me. A bit startled (he came out of nowhere), I looked to my left just in time to see a small white truck barreling down the two-lane road,…
Broken Crayons
“My sacrifice, O God, is a broken spirit; a broken and contrite heart you, God, will not despise” (Psalm 51:17 NIV). ***Today is the one year anniversary of the Abbey Gate tragedy in Kabul. We will not forget.*** ******* My little friend sat at the…
A Letter to a Bride and Groom
“For now we see in a mirror dimly, but then face to face…” (I Corinthians 13:12a ESV). Dear Ones, You’re preparing to spend the rest of your lives together. Wedding plans are coming along, though I know. I remember. All those last minute details. All…
Reflections on 33 Years of Marriage
“Cast your bread upon the waters, for you will find it after many days” (Ecclesiastes 11:1 ESV). Marriage. That day a couple says, “I do”–it’s like stepping out in faith to walk on water, is it not? Promising to love… In sickness and in health,…
Godnections–Part 1
(This is Part 1 of what will be several posts, though not shared consecutively. God has been so good to connect me with amazing people over the years, and I just can’t keep silent!) “Perfume and incense bring joy to the heart, and the pleasantness…