The Faithful Couple
Mariposa Grove is in the southernmost part of Yosemite National Park. It is the largest grove of giant sequoias in the park, with several hundred mature examples of the tree. Two of its trees are among the 30 largest giant sequoias in the world. Many of these trees are named, and some may be 2,400 […]
When Jesus Prays
My friend guides missionaries and cross-cultural workers through Prayer Ministry. She has led me in prayer on many occasions. One of our most impactful sessions was creating a visual of my time with Jesus. We are in a room with an open window, flowing white curtains, and a wooden rocking chair where Jesus sits, and […]
The Grover Reminder
Years ago, I taught Children’s Church. Wanting to instill in the children a sense of belonging and purpose in Jesus, I made a flat marionette-like Grover (blue, fuzzy, skinny arms and legs, huge eyes.) Everyone knew this Sesame Street character. He was assembled with brads, so the main joints moved. He illustrated the Body of […]
In the Absence of a Tree
Do you ever feel alone, even invisible, in the midst of a crowd? Do you perceive fellow believers towering over you in spiritual stature? Do you fade into the background, thinking you are on your own? Luke 19:1-10 tells the wonderful story of Zacchaeus, the chief tax collector who climbed a tree so he could […]
God’s Devotion to Us
Did you know that God is adoringly thinking about you right now? My parents have been married for over sixty years. In their eighties now, they have physical and mental challenges. My dad is mentally sharp but severe neuropathy makes it difficult for him to walk. He should be in a wheelchair but he uses […]