Stumbling in Shadowlands
There are times in our lives when we walk in Shadowlands. Times when we feel vulnerable and alone. Times when justice, fairness, and rightness, seem corrupt. Days when we feel…
Category: 2015
The Narrow Gate
One of the things Betty and I try to do while vacationing is find local places to eat at instead of always going to nationwide franchises. It’s gotten a little…
They Shall Experience God
Have you noticed that there is a new food recall every couple of months? One item is recalled because of minute metal shavings that may have landed in the box.…
The Testing of Jesus
Between Jesus’ Palm Sunday entrance into Jerusalem and His late-night arrest, He publicly taught in the Temple courtyard. During this time, various leaders came to test Him. These tests were…
Rooted in Christ
A few days ago a message landed in my inbox with this question – How does one know he’s deeply rooted in Christ? I thought that it was an excellent,…
The Christmas Bell
“Hello,” Matthew called out as he opened the door to his great-grandparents home. “Matty, Is that you?” Grandpa Lou called out. “What are you doing in town?” Matthew wandered through…
Dirty Windows
Ever notice that a window can look perfectly clean until the sun shines in? I’m looking out a window now. I would give it high marks for cleanliness. It doesn’t…
Stumbling in Shadowlands
There are times in our lives when we walk in Shadowlands. Times when we feel vulnerable and alone. Times when justice, fairness, and rightness, seem corrupt. Days when we feel…
A Jaw-Dropping, Eye-Opening, Heart-Wrenching Moment
Ever have one of those unexpected moments when one word, one thought, turns everything you believed in upside down? Like the day that you learned that Mom and Dad helped…
Let the Word of Christ Richly Dwell Within
Ever have one of those moments when you read something in the Bible, something you’ve read a thousand times, and it suddenly comes alive? That’s what’s supposed to happen! Check…
The Believer’s New Clothes
Hans Christian Anderson once published a story called The Emperor’s New Clothes. Most of us are well familiar with the tale. A proud king is convinced to hire a pair…
Dryness of Soul
The other day I moving some stuff around in the basement and noticed the humidity readout on our dehumidifier. In the summer its not unusual for it to get into…