The roar of the crowd, the excitement and thrill of the moment. “The King is Coming! The King is Coming!” The shouts rang out. The Pharisees scolded Jesus and said, “Make this stop,” and he replied, “If I tell them to stop, these very stones will cry out.” What had just happened? Could it be…
To follow the Footsteps of Jesus, what did that really look like? It is far more than geographical. Yes, his feet trod many a stone and pebble along some of the most traveled roads and some of the quietest solitude paths. Our theme for Lent this year is the Footsteps of Jesus. Looking at the…
I know for many of you reading this, you have been listening to the news around the world for quite some time, to everything from Covid, Ukraine, to now what is going on in Israel. From the very beginning I have always said just look at a variety of sources for information to make sure…
I recently celebrated my 43rd birthday. In reflecting back on the past year, I was surprised to see the number of changes I have gone through. I left a career that I loved and was passionate about, and people who had become my second family, and became a stay-at-home mom. I learned how to bring…
When it rains it pours…. That saying is so true. I am sure there are many reading this right now going I know it is literally a drought outside, but the circumstances in my life at this moment…. Well I’m experiencing a down pour, and I can’t keep my head above water. Maybe I am…
As I sit here pondering what words of wisdom or encouragement I can offer you, my mind is flooded with thoughts. So much has happened and is happening. How does one focus and narrow it down to one thing? We can’t. Life is racing and for so many of you this year has not been…
Have you ever thought about yourself as a complainer? If you are honest then you know if you are. I used to think that was my gift because I was so good at it. Actually, if I am honest I am kind of an expert at complaining. However, a long time ago, I was devastated…
Unanswered prayers. That phrase brings many things to mind…one of my favorite Garth Brooks songs, a blessing in disguise, a trial or difficult time that did not go how I planned, a hope that did not come to fruition…the list could go on and on. What about you? What does the idea of unanswered prayers…
