A Father’s Heart
This past Fathers’ Day, my thoughts wandered to my late Dad and my childhood in the 1950s and 60s. The home dynamic of the intact nuclear family was the norm. Fathers were generally respected. There is no denying that the place and position of the Father in many homes, has changed. These circumstances are no […]
In the Doorway of Hope
2 Kings 4:8-17 tells about a Shunammite woman whose strongest desire, her impossible hope was to have a child. When Elisha prophesied that she would have this child, she stood in the doorway and replied, “No Lord, don’t lie to me!” (v. 15-16) It seems like a weird response to reject the blessing your soul […]
I Stand in Awe of YOU!
Most every morning I sit in my chair by my bedroom window and watch the sky change colors as the sun rises. Then I take a walk and listen to the birds singing the new day in. I notice the beautiful fiery red color of the one Japanese maple tree in our community. I find […]
Amazing Grace
Where do you need God’s help the most? Is it a bad relationship? An addictive habit? A burden that continues to weigh on your mind and heart? Think of all the ways you’ve tried to conquer that stronghold in your own power. How did that work out for you? Did you go with God’s solution, […]
All Things Beautiful in Their Time
In spring, creation awakens from the dead of winter. Trees, once barren, burst into fragrant bloom, with beautiful green leaves shouting New life! In the summer, there is a heaviness of heat and humidity. Yet, lots of family activity, cookouts and sun. In Autumn, trees, in a beautiful array of color; will soon let go, […]