“In that day I will make a covenant for them with the beasts of the field, with the birds of the air, and with the creeping things of the ground. Bow and sword of battle I will shatter from the earth, to make them lie down safely.” Hosea 2:18 This morning, with our bedroom windows open to soft breezes, I awoke... Continue Reading →
“I will say of the Lord, ‘He is my refuge and my fortress; my God, in Him I will trust.’” Psalm 91:2 It’s the nouveau rage on video and in blogs—the renovation of French chateaux and other castles. Programs like “The Chateau Diaries” and “Escape to the Chateau” give viewers a peek into the lives of everyday folks trying to restore vintage... Continue Reading →
“And behold, there was a great earthquake; for an angel of the Lord descended from heaven, and came and rolled back the stone from the door, and sat on it.” Matthew 28:2 Out of my hundred or so cookie cutters (yes, I love baking cookies), there are a few angels. When I sorted the collection several years ago according to... Continue Reading →
“For since the creation of the world His invisible attributes are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even His eternal power and Godhead….” Romans 1:20 Last week, I walked on the beach…on a cloudy 50-degree day, with a brisk wind at my back. No sunbathers, no little kids chasing waves…just others bundled up as I was,... Continue Reading →
“And let us not grow weary while doing good, for in due season we shall reap if we do not lose heart.” Galatians 6:9 This Saturday, March 20, is the vernal equinox…more commonly regarded as the first day of spring. Anyone ready to celebrate?!? I am. I’m pumped by declining pandemic statistics (thank you, vaccine... Continue Reading →
“He makes me to lie down in green pastures; He leads me beside the still waters. He restores my soul.” Psalm 23:2-3a If you’re a writer, you know the pressure…you’re constantly being pushed to write by writing coaches. If you’re not writing, they say, you should be. Yet right now among my writer friends, I know three who are... Continue Reading →
“…lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.” Matthew 6:20-21 In 79 A.D., a cataclysmic eruption of Mount Vesuvius buried several Roman cities in a “rain” of terror. It’s estimated that... Continue Reading →
“Now may the God of peace Himself sanctify you completely; and may your whole spirit, soul, and body be preserved blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.” 1 Thessalonians 5:23 With Mardi Gras and Ash Wednesday behind us, Lent is here—a season of reflection, sacrifice, and preparation for the holiest day of the Christian calendar, Easter. If... Continue Reading →
“Assuredly, I say to you that this poor widow has put in more than all those who have given to the treasury.” Mark 12:43b When you see a penny on the ground, do you pick it up? Apparently, more than half of Americans stop to grab one, although the percentage is considerably higher for the 55+... Continue Reading →
"Now thanks be to God who always leads us in triumph in Christ, and through us diffuses the fragrance of His knowledge in every place." 2 Corinthians 2:14 The musty, earthy dampness of a root cellar. Mothballs and cedar in a dry attic. The heady, thickly-sweet perfume of gardenias. Ripe peaches, a sliced orange, sun-warmed fresh strawberries. Hamburgers on... Continue Reading →
