Church Restoration
A nearby, aging country church has recently been transformed. Passing the building several times a week for the past months, I’ve seen the roof dismantled, rebuilt with new trusses, and re-shingled. The steeple and its supporting structure were removed and placed on their side in the front yard, waiting for the roofing to be completed. […]
Visible to the Invisible One
As I watch the late afternoon sun cast long shadows, I find myself reflecting on the name El Roi, “the God who sees.” It’s the name that resonates deeply within the quiet corners of my soul, especially when I feel unseen, unheard, or utterly alone. We all have those moments, don’t we? Times when the […]
What Has the Lord Been Showing You Lately?
My close friend, Amy, has a habit of drawing me closer to the Lord. When we get together, one thing she normally does is ask me a simple question. She also asks herself this question regularly and is genuinely interested in hearing my answer. The question, “What has the Lord been showing you lately?” is […]
Precious
I realize I use the word precious quite frequently—a precious thought, a precious baby, a precious photo, and so on. So, what does this word mean? In Hebrew, precious means prized, weighty, rare. English defines it as of great value or price, as in precious stories. What does God deem precious? One thing is wisdom. […]
Fire Carriers
“He shall speak words against the Most High, And shall WEAR OUT the saints of the Most High…”(Daniel 7:25). Do you sometimes feel worn out these days? Me too, and I’m hearing that from others. It’s not necessarily a one-time, traumatic event but more the harassing pressure of small things in succession. It takes a […]